Meaning & Origin of the name Jasmine

Jasmine is a name of Persian origin, derived from the word yasmin, referring to the fragrant flower of the olive family. The name entered the English language in the late 19th century, reflecting the botanical fascination prevalent during the Victorian era. It emerged as a given name due to the growing popularity of floral nomenclature among English-speaking populations. The plant has a long history of cultivation in the Middle East and South Asia for its aromatic properties.

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Gender Usage of the Name Jasmine

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Jasmine is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.85% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.

Popularity of the Name Jasmine

Jasmine is among the Top 63 Trending Girls’ name in the United Kingdom for 2026

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Jasmine is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.

Popularity of Jasmine by region
RegionPopularityBirth Frequency
United StatesPopular1 in every 921 births
United KingdomPopular1 in every 2.6K births
CanadaPopular1 in every 731 births
AustraliaPopular1 in every 326 births

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Jasmine ranked #80 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #83 in 2024 — an improvement of 3 places. A widely recognized choice, Jasmine has maintained a steady Top-100 presence.

Historically, its best recorded position was #14 in 2002. Its lowest recorded position was #2,515 in 1965. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -23 places (from #57 to #80).

Name StyleMethodology

Jasmine is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 67% of available years and remains active today, averaging 2,458 births per year after a historical peak in 1993.

Characteristics of the Name Jasmine

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source
CMU
Syllables
2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
Length
7 letters — Long Girl Names
Starts with
J — Girl Names Starting with J
Ends with
e — Girl Names Ending in “e”

Name AestheticMethodology

Jasmine features two syllables that end in a soft, resonant nasal consonant. It is famously associated with the character Princess Jasmine from the Disney film Aladdin. This blend of nature-based imagery and pop culture status establishes a Beautiful & Charming aesthetic.

Middle Names For Jasmine

Middle names used with JasmineMethodology

Jasmine is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Jasmine Nicole · Jasmine Marie · Jasmine Renee · Jasmine Monique · Jasmine DanielleView all 1,823 girl middle names.

Middle name suggestions for JasmineMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Jasmine is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.

Examples: Jasmine Moore · Jasmine Mills · Jasmine Marsh · Jasmine Marks · Jasmine Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.

Associations of the Name Jasmine

Flower AssociationsMethodology

As one of the Flower-Inspired Girl Names, Jasmine appears as part of the common names of 39 flower species, including:

Tree AssociationsMethodology

The name Jasmine, one of the Tree-Inspired Girl Names, appears as part of the common names of 29 plant species, including:

Additional Natural MatchesMethodology

The complete dataset includes 65 biological records matching the name Jasmine. Browse all matching records with their scientific names and taxonomic details.

Names Similar to Jasmine

Sound Like Jasmine Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Jasmin · Jazmin · Jazmine · View all 43 names

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Jennifer · Jessica · Janet · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Jasmine Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Susan · Karen · Helen · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names

Dictionary & Etymology of “Jasmine”

Dictionary Meaning of "Jasmine"Methodology

Alternative Forms

Jasmin · Jazmin · Jazmine.

Translations

The name Jasmine has 23 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as female given name, etc..

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How to Spell Jasmine in ASL

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