UK girl's name
Yassmine
An Arabic feminine name meaning "jasmine flower".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yassmine is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Yassmine popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1998 to 2013. 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.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Yassmine. 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 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yassmine ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 girls were registered as Yassmine.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yassmine as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5742
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Yassmine mean?
The name Yassmine is derived from the Arabic name Yasmin, which is a Persian word meaning "jasmine flower" or "fragrant flower". The jasmine flower has been a revered symbol of beauty, purity, and femininity in many cultures throughout history.
The origins of the name can be traced back to ancient Persia, where the jasmine plant was highly valued for its delicate white flowers and intoxicating aroma. The name gained popularity in the Middle East and spread to other regions through trade and cultural exchange.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Yasmin can be found in the 12th century Persian epic poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings) by the renowned poet Ferdowsi. In this literary masterpiece, Yasmin is the name of a beautiful princess who captures the heart of a brave warrior.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Yassmine or its variations. One of the most famous was Yasmin Lari, a renowned Pakistani architect and activist born in 1941. She was the first woman to qualify as an architect in Pakistan and has made significant contributions to sustainable architecture and heritage conservation.
Another notable figure was Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, a Ugandan-British journalist and author born in 1949. She has written extensively on issues of race, religion, and human rights, and has been a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion in British society.
In the realm of entertainment, Yasmine Bleeth, an American actress born in 1968, gained fame for her role in the popular TV series "Baywatch" during the 1990s.
Yasmine Hamdan, a Lebanese singer and songwriter born in 1976, has achieved international acclaim for her unique fusion of traditional Arabic music with electronic and alternative rock influences.
Lastly, Yasmin Warsame, a Canadian fashion model born in 1976, has been a trailblazer in the industry, becoming one of the first successful models of Somali descent to grace international runways and magazine covers.
While the name Yassmine has its roots in ancient cultures, it continues to be a popular choice for parents worldwide, reflecting the enduring beauty and fragrance associated with the jasmine flower.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Yassmine over time
The chart below shows babies named Yassmine registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Yassmine, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yassmine by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yassmine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5742 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Yassmine
- 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
Yassmine: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yassmine in the UK right now?
In 2013, Yassmine was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Yassmine most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Yassmine in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yassmine?
An Arabic feminine name meaning "jasmine flower".
How many people are called Yassmine in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Yassmine 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.