Yasmina
Meaningjasmine · Arabic
Yasmina 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Yasmina has the name Mina hiding inside it.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Yasmina would score 12 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
- GenerationYasmina is having its moment right now. Most Yasminas are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Yasmina would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 15,015 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryYasmina first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Yasminas? Head to Pennsylvania, where it's the #689 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Yasmina
Yasmina is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “jasmine”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. 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 Yasmina
What does the name Yasmina mean?
Yasmina 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 Yasmina?
Yasmina is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Yasmina a boy or girl name?
Yasmina is a girl name. In 2025, 107 US girls were named Yasmina.
How popular is the name Yasmina?
Yasmina ranked #1,855 for US girls in 2025, given to 107 babies. Its best year was 2024, when it reached #1,719. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,160 places.
What names are similar to Yasmina?
If you like Yasmina, you might also like Jasmine, Jazmin, Yasmin and Jazmine.
What should I know before naming my baby Yasmina?
Yasmina 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.