Persian · girl
Yasmin
A distinctive name with a calm, steady presence.
Meaning
Jasmine flower
Yasmin is a rare girl name with Persian roots. In 2024, 289 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #914 nationally, and its popularity has held steady in recent years. Its style leans classic — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.
About Persian names
Persian names come from one of the world's great poetic traditions, and it shows — meanings favor stars, gardens, flowers, and light. Many trace to classical literature, especially the epic Shahnameh, whose heroes and heroines still name children today. The sounds are melodic and vowel-rich: Darius, Roxana, Cyrus, Yasmin — names that feel ornamental and ancient at once.
Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.
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