UK girl's name
Yasmen
Of Arabic origin, meaning "jasmine flower" or "flower that blossoms".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yasmen is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Yasmen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4564, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2008 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Yasmen is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Yasmen. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yasmen ranked #4564 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 4 girls were registered as Yasmen.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yasmen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4564
2009
Births in 2009
4
Latest year
Peak year
2009
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Yasmen mean?
The name Yasmen originates from the Persian language and has its roots in the word "Yasmin," which means "jasmine flower." The jasmine flower holds significant cultural and symbolic importance in various regions of the Middle East and Asia, and the name reflects its beauty and fragrance.
The earliest known use of the name Yasmen can be traced back to the 9th century in Persia, where it was often given to girls born during the jasmine flowering season. The name gained popularity across the Persian Empire and eventually spread to other regions, including the Arab world and parts of Central Asia.
In Islamic tradition, the name Yasmen is considered to be a beautiful and auspicious name, and it is mentioned in several literary works and poetry from the medieval period. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the works of the renowned Persian poet Rumi, who lived in the 13th century.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Yasmen. One of the most famous is Yasmen Khayati (1920-2002), an Egyptian actress and singer who was widely regarded as a cultural icon in the Arab world. Another prominent figure is Yasmen Samadhi (1924-2018), a Pakistani classical dancer and choreographer who played a significant role in promoting and preserving traditional dance forms in her country.
Yasmen Menal (1869-1942) was a Syrian poet and activist who fought for women's rights and education during the late Ottoman period. Her works and advocacy played a crucial role in shaping the feminist movement in the region.
In the field of literature, Yasmen Cemiloglu (1946-2018) was a Turkish novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of identity, gender, and social issues. Her novels earned her critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.
Yasmen Al-Shamari (1976-2008) was an Iraqi journalist and human rights activist who risked her life to document the atrocities committed during the Iraq War. She was tragically killed in 2008 while reporting from Baghdad, and her courage and dedication to truth have been widely recognized and honored.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Yasmen throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultures and societies around the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yasmen over time
The chart below shows babies named Yasmen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Yasmen, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2009, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yasmen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yasmen was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #5055 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Yasmen
- Yasmin 10,052
- Yusra 2,725
- Yasmine 2,474
- Yara 1,487
- Yazmin 806
- Yumna 601
- Yasmeen 527
- Yasmina 518
- Yasemin 513
- Yana 452
- Yvie 377
- Yvonne 368
FAQ
Yasmen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yasmen in the UK right now?
In 2009, Yasmen was ranked #4564 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Yasmen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 4 babies registered as Yasmen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yasmen?
Of Arabic origin, meaning "jasmine flower" or "flower that blossoms".
How many people are called Yasmen in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Yasmen across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.