Girl Name · Persian Origin
Jasmine
Pick up any 2026 baby-name shortlist and Jasmine is almost certainly on it. The name's literal sense — "Gift from God" — is the kind of small story a child grows into rather than out of. Jasmine's Persian origins mean it carries pronunciation and feel from a deep historical well, not from a recent invention. In our editorial review, Jasmine ranked highly on cross-cultural recognizability, an underrated factor for families with multilingual surnames.
Jasmine holds steady in the top 1,000 of US name rankings, which is to say it's distinctive but not obscure. Year-over-year, the rank moves only slightly, suggesting the name has reached a stable plateau rather than a momentary peak. It pairs naturally with vintage middles and modern surnames alike, which is part of why it shows up across so many shortlists. If Jazmine is already on your list, Jasmine belongs in the same conversation; the sections below dig into pronunciation, nicknames, and sibling fits.
Jasmine meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Gift from God
Origin: Persian naming roots help connect Jasmine to related Persian baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Jasmine as J·A·S·M·I·N·E, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Jasmine is distinctive but not obscure in the Top 1000 tier.
Jasmine variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Jasminea, Jasminee, Jasminey, Jasmin.
- Nicknames: Jasm and J.
- Middle names: Pair Jasmine with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Jasmine middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Jazmine, Jasmyne, Jasmin, Jazmin, Jasmyn — full picks on the sibling names for Jasmine guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Jasmine? Browse our names like Jasmine guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Jasmine
What does the name Jasmine mean?
Jasmine means "Gift from God" and is of Persian origin.
What is the origin of Jasmine?
Jasmine originates in Persian naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Jasmine?
Jasmine has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Jasmine a boy's or girl's name?
Jasmine is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Jasmine in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Jasmine sits in the Top 1000 tier — distinctive but not obscure.
What names are similar to Jasmine?
Names that share Jasmine's sound and style include Jazmine, Jasmyne, Jasmin, Jazmin, Jasmyn.
What middle names pair well with Jasmine?
Good middle-name fits for Jasmine pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Jasmine is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Jasmine is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Jasmine?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Jasmine share its rhythm without rhyming — Jazmine, Jasmyne, Jasmin all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.