Girl Name · Persian Origin
Yasmin
Yasmin is a girl baby name of Persian origin, meaning "Jasmine flower". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Yasmin often also consider Yazmin.
Yasmin meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Jasmine flower
Origin: Persian naming roots help connect Yasmin to related Persian baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Yasmin as Y·A·S·M·I·N, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Yasmin is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Yasmin variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Yasmina, Yasmine, Yasminy, Yasmi.
- Nicknames: Yas and Y.
- Middle names: Pair Yasmin with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Yasmin middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Yazmin, Yasmine, Yashica, Ygnacio, Yesenia pair naturally with Yasmin.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Yasmin
What does the name Yasmin mean?
Yasmin means "Jasmine flower" and is of Persian origin.
What is the origin of Yasmin?
Yasmin originates in Persian naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Yasmin?
Yasmin has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Yasmin a boy's or girl's name?
Yasmin is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Yasmin in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Yasmin sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Yasmin?
Names that share Yasmin's sound and style include Yazmin, Yasmine, Yashica, Ygnacio, Yesenia.
What middle names pair well with Yasmin?
Good middle-name fits for Yasmin pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Yasmin is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Yasmin is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Yasmin?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Yasmin share its rhythm without rhyming — Yazmin, Yasmine, Yashica all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.