Yasmina
Yasmina is a girl name of Persian origin meaning “Jasmine flower”, pronounced yaz-MEE-nah. It ranked #1866 in the United States in 2025, given to 107 babies, and peaked at #1731 in 2024. Common nicknames: Yas, Mina, Yassi.
How popular is Yasmina in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Yasmina mean, and where does it come from?
Yasmina is the Arabic and Balkan form of Yasmin, from the Persian yasaman — the jasmine, whose scent opens after dark. It is used from Morocco to Bosnia to Algeria, and it is the name of one of the most performed playwrights alive, Yasmina Reza, whose Art and God of Carnage have been staged in dozens of languages. American records hold it from 1969, and it has risen slowly, still well outside the top thousand.
How is Yasmina used around the world?
Yasmina is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 3+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Yasmina?
Famous People Named Yasmina
- Yasmina Reza — French playwright and novelist
- Yasmina Khadra — Algerian novelist, the pen name of Mohammed Moulessehoul
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Yasmina mean?
Yasmina is a girl name of Persian origin meaning "Jasmine flower." Yasmina is the Arabic and Balkan form of Yasmin, from the Persian yasaman — the jasmine, whose scent opens after dark. It is used from Morocco to Bosnia to Algeria, and it is the name of one of the most performed playwrights alive, Yasmina Reza, whose Art and God of Carnage have been staged in dozens of languages.
How do you pronounce Yasmina?
Yasmina is pronounced yaz-MEE-nah. Common variations include Yasmin, Yasmine, Jasmina.
Is Yasmina a girl name?
Yes, Yasmina is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Yas, Mina, Yassi.