Jasmine: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ja-hsme-e-ne-h
Origin: USA
gender-female

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Updated on Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Gift from God

The name Jasmine is of Persian origin, meaning "gift from God" or "fragrant flower". It is derived from the Persian word "yasmin," which refers to the plant, and has been adopted into English as a feminine given name. Jasmine is commonly used as a girl's name and has numerous spellings, such as Yasmin, Jasmin, Jasmyn, and Jazmine. The name Jasmine has been popular in various cultures and contexts. In the United States, it entered popular use in 1973 and was among the 100 most popular names for American girls from 1986 until 2008. The name is also popular in the Arab world, Turkey, Brazil, Israel, Hungary, Belgium, and Argentina. Additionally, Jasmine has been featured in Disney's animated movie Aladdin, where it was the name of a princess. The name is associated with qualities such as grace, elegance, and beauty.

Jasmine Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Jasmine is currently #1049 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Jasmine is currently #532 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Jasmine is currently #490 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Jasmine is currently #252 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Jasmine is currently #616 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Jasmine is currently #322 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Jasmine is currently #602 on Kiindred Australian Names

Popularity Trend Chart

Source: Social Security Administration

Famous People Named Jasmine

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Jasmine, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Jasmine Thompson: Jasmine Thompson is an English singer and songwriter known for her covers and original music on YouTube and her hit single "Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)."
  • Jasmine Cephas Jones: Jasmine Cephas Jones is an American actress, singer, and producer known for her roles in the Broadway musical "Hamilton" and the film "Blindspotting."

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