Yasmeen
Yasmeen is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Jasmine flower.
Origin and history
Yasmeen is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived ultimately from Old Persian, meaning 'jasmine flower'. It is a common alternative spelling of Jasmin or Yasmin in the English-speaking world. In the U.S., it has maintained steady, moderate usage over the past several decades.
Popularity in the United States
6,184 babies in the United States have been named Yasmeen since 1880. It ranks #2172 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1479.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.2 %)
- NY (13.1 %)
- TX (9.8 %)
- IL (9.4 %)
- MI (9.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 241 |
| 1980-1990 | 465 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,094 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,676 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,082 |
| 2020-2029 | 626 |
Famous people named Yasmeen
- Yasmeen Ghauri: Model
- Yasmeen Fletcher: Actress, Musician
Nicknames
Yaz, Yazzy, Mina
Fun facts
- The name traces back through Arabic to the Middle Persian word 'yāsaman', referring to the fragrant climbing plant.
- Yasmeen uses the double-e spelling to make the long vowel sound explicit for English readers.