Yasmeen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Yasmeen is an Arabic name that means jasmine flower, symbolizing beauty and grace. It has evolved from 'Yasmin' and 'Yasamin' and gained popularity in the late 20th century, reflecting a growing appreciation for multicultural names. It is perceived as elegant and rich in cultural significance, though it has no biblical relevance.
The name Yasmeen is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Yasmeen has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Yasmeen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3600th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1419th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1253rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1938th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Yasmeen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Yasmeen"
Pronunciation
/jæzˈmiːn/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Yasmeen is derived from the Arabic word 'yasamin', which refers to the jasmine flower, symbolizing beauty and grace.
Meaning
Jasmine flower
Language Evolution
Yasmin, Yasmeen, Yasamin
Historical Usage
The name Yasmeen gained popularity in the late 20th century as a multicultural name, particularly in Western countries, due to increased interest in Arabic names.
Variants & Derivatives
Yasmin, Yasmeen, Yasmina
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Yasmeen is perceived as a beautiful and exotic name, often associated with elegance and cultural richness.
Famous People
Yasmeen Ghauri, a famous Canadian supermodel, Yasmeen Al-Maadeed, a notable Qatari journalist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Yasmeen"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Yasmeen"
"Yasmeen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3600th of 19264 | 284 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1419th of 27321 | 1,680 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1253rd of 35406 | 2,849 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1938th of 30306 | 1,250 |
Regional Popularity of "Yasmeen" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Yasmeen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
42.32% 1474th/3483 |
- |
80.61% 3260th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
37.88% 1396th/3685 |
22.55% 1009th/4475 |
28.24% 1467th/5194 |
20.60% 1301st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
23.55% 1079th/4582 |
18.49% 955th/5164 |
19.19% 1403rd/7313 |
16.87% 1259th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
32.15% 1281st/3984 |
35.06% 1573rd/4487 |
34.74% 2370th/6822 |
30.56% 1918th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Yasmeen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Yasmeen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.