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EH-muh
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Yazmin
GirlPersian, Arabic· “jasmine flower”
- Meaning
- jasmine flower
- Origin
- Persian, Arabic
- Pronunciation
- YAZ-mihn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,651
- US babies 2025
- 126
- Best rank
- #536 (2006)
- Peak year
- 2006
Meaning and origin of Yazmin
Yazmin is a Persian and Arabic name that means “jasmine flower”.
Yazmin is a spelling of Jasmine that stays close to the original Persian yasamin, the name of the fragrant flower. The word passed through Arabic, where it is written Yasmin, and into European languages. The Yazmin spelling is especially popular in Spanish-speaking countries, where it reflects the local pronunciation. The name suggests sweetness and summer evenings, since jasmine blooms release their scent at night. It has a lively, two-syllable sound. Yaz and Mina are easy nicknames, and it pairs well with short middle names.
Popularity over time
Yazmin first appears in US Social Security records in 1958. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 19 different years, starting in 1993. Its best national rank was #536 in 2006, the same year it reached its highest count of 561 babies. In 2025, 126 babies were named Yazmin, and it ranked #1,651 nationally. That is 26% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,437 in 1980, #879 in 2000, #812 in 2010, and #1,651 in 2025. Of the 9,344 US girls named Yazmin since records began, 43% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,985 babies. Since 2010, 2,712 more have been named Yazmin.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Isis, Arely, Zoie, Yadira, and Natalee.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Yazmin ranked highest in California, Arizona, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #877 | 34 |
| Arizona | #1207 | 5 |
| Texas | #1263 | 21 |
| North Carolina | #1430 | 6 |
| Florida | #1877 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Yazmin is usually pronounced YAZ-mihn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with Y and ends in “-in”.
Middle names for Yazmin
A few middle names that flow with Yazmin: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Yazmin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yazmin mean?
Yazmin is a Persian and Arabic name that means “jasmine flower”.
What is the origin of the name Yazmin?
Yazmin has Persian, Arabic, and Spanish roots. Yazmin is a spelling of Jasmine that stays close to the original Persian yasamin, the name of the fragrant flower.
Is Yazmin a popular name?
Not especially. Yazmin ranked #1,651 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Yazmin a boy or girl name?
Yazmin is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Yazmin?
Yazmin is usually pronounced YAZ-mihn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings