Rising since 1985, #1,855 for girls today.
Popularity of Yasmina since 1969
Babies named Yasmina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 90 |
| 1990s | 179 |
| 2000s | 314 |
| 2010s | 500 |
| 2020s | 513 |
Meaning & origin
Yasmina is a floral name that has been slowly climbing the U.S. popularity charts. First recorded in 1969, it saw a modest but steady rise, particularly from 1985 onward. In 2025 it ranked 1855th, with about 1 in every 15,021 newborn girls receiving the name. Its peak year so far was 2024, suggesting continued growth. The name is most concentrated in Pennsylvania, New York, and Michigan, reflecting communities with Arabic and Persian heritage. While not yet a top-tier choice, Yasmina's elegant sound and cross-cultural appeal have made it a distinctive alternative to the more common Jasmine.
Yasmina is the feminine form of Yasmin, which derives from the Persian word 'yasaman' meaning 'jasmine flower.' The name spread across the Arabic-speaking world and into Europe via the Ottoman Empire, often associated with the fragrant flowering plant. It remains a popular name in North Africa and the Middle East.
Where Yasmina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Yasmina” around the world
Where Yasmina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
60
babies in 2024
Quebec
15
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yas, Mina, Yassi
Sibling names for Yasmina
Names that share Yasmina's style, for a brother or sister.
