Declining since 2000, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Yazmeen since 1990
Babies named Yazmeen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 161 |
| 2000s | 243 |
| 2010s | 64 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Yazmeen is a modern respelling of Jasmine, a floral name that has long been associated with beauty and fragrance. The name first appeared in the United States in 1990, and its popularity peaked in 1999, a year that saw many creative spellings of established names. Since the year 2000, its usage has generally declined, reflecting a broader shift away from fanciful spellings in favor of traditional forms. Despite its modest standing, Yazmeen remains a distinctive choice for families seeking a familiar sound with a unique visual twist.
Yazmeen is a modern phonetic respelling of Jasmine, which ultimately derives from the Persian yasmin, the name of a climbing plant with fragrant white or yellow flowers. The spelling Yazmeen appears to be a late 20th-century coinage, influenced by the trend of substituting 'z' for 's' in names like Jazmin. Its use in the United States dates to the early 1990s, with a modest peak in 1999.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yaz, Meen, Yazzy
Sibling names for Yazmeen
Names that share Yazmeen's style, for a brother or sister.
