Yasmeen
Meaningjasmine · Arabic
Yasmeen is an Arabic girl name meaning “jasmine”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Yasmeen would score 12 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
- GenerationYasmeen peaked in 1997, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Yasmeen you'd meet today is about 28 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Yasmeen would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 13,280 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryYasmeen first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Yasmeens? Head to Michigan, where it's the #519 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Yasmeen
Yasmeen is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “jasmine”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Yasmeen
What does the name Yasmeen mean?
Yasmeen means “jasmine” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Jasmine (“jasmine flower”), Jazmin (“jasmine”), Yasmin (“jasmine flower”) and Jazmine (“jasmine flower”).
What is the origin of the name Yasmeen?
Yasmeen is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Yasmeen a boy or girl name?
Yasmeen is a girl name. In 2025, 121 US girls were named Yasmeen.
How popular is the name Yasmeen?
Yasmeen ranked #1,692 for US girls in 2025, given to 121 babies. Its best year was 1997, when it reached #723. Over the last five years it has climbed 89 places.
What names are similar to Yasmeen?
If you like Yasmeen, you might also like Jasmine, Jazmin, Yasmin and Jazmine.
What should I know before naming my baby Yasmeen?
Yasmeen is an Arabic girl name meaning “jasmine”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.