Yazmin
Meaningjasmine · Persian
Yazmin is a Mexican girl name meaning “jasmine”, with Persian roots. Persian names often draw on poetry, light and the natural world. 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.
Did you know?
- Word funYazmin doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Yazmin would score 20 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
- GenerationYazmin peaked in 2006, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Yazmin you'd meet today is about 19 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Yazmin would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 12,755 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryYazmin first shows up in US birth records in 1958, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 67 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Yazmins? Head to California, where it's the #855 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Yazmin
Yazmin is a girl name of Mexican 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 2000s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Emma · whole, universal
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
Questions about the name Yazmin
What does the name Yazmin mean?
Yazmin means “jasmine” and comes from Persian. 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 Yazmin?
Yazmin is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Persian. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).
Is Yazmin a boy or girl name?
Yazmin is a girl name. In 2025, 126 US girls were named Yazmin.
How popular is the name Yazmin?
Yazmin ranked #1,643 for US girls in 2025, given to 126 babies. Its best year was 2006, when it reached #536. Over the last five years it has climbed 109 places.
What names are similar to Yazmin?
If you like Yazmin, you might also like Jasmine, Jazmin, Yasmin and Jazmine.
What should I know before naming my baby Yazmin?
Yazmin is a Mexican girl name meaning “jasmine”, with Persian roots. Persian names often draw on poetry, light and the natural world. 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.