Yasmeen Girl

Popularity: #847 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationYas-meen / jæˈsmiːn

Arabic; Persian

Meaning

Arabic: Jasmine flower; Persian: Gift from God

Historical & Cultural Background

Yasmeen is a name that has roots in both Arabic and Persian cultures. In Arabic, it is associated with the jasmine flower, which symbolizes beauty and purity. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures and has gained popularity in many countries. It reflects a connection to nature and is often chosen for its pleasant connotations.

Trend Summary

Yasmeen has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Yasmin
  • Yasminah

International Variants

  • Yasmin (English)
  • Yasmeen (Urdu)
  • Yasmina (Italian)
  • Jasmin (German)

Famous people named Yasmeen

Yasmeen Ghauri is a Canadian model known for her work in the fashion industry during the 1990s.

Yasmeen Abed is a prominent activist advocating for women's rights in the Middle East.

Yasmeen Al-Mahmoud is a noted author recognized for her contributions to contemporary literature.

Yasmeen Hossain is a celebrated chef known for her innovative fusion cuisine.

Fictional characters named Yasmeen

Yasmeen is a character in the novel 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini, representing themes of love and sacrifice.

Yasmeen is a character in the animated series 'The Lion Guard,' serving as a wise and nurturing figure.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Yasmeen was first seen in the United States in 1970. Yasmeen has ranked as high as #963 nationally, which occurred in 1997, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Yasmeen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Yasmeen (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 13
23%
NJ 11
19%
NY 10
18%
FL 8
14%
NC 5
9%
OH 5
9%
TX 5
9%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19705
19715
197214
197312
197427
197521
197624
197741
197847
197945
198043
198149
198240
198322
198425
198537
198650
198756
198856
198987
1990101
1991108
1992146
1993199
1994200
1995239
1996265
1997296
1998281
1999259
2000218
2001202
2002207
2003187
2004159
2005177
2006155
2007129
2008127
2009115
2010114
2011114
2012109
2013105
2014115
2015119
201693
2017107
2018120
201986
2020111
2021100
202293
202398
2024103