UK girl's name
Yazmyn
An English feminine name derived from the Arabic word "yasmin" meaning "jasmine.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Yazmyn is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Yazmyn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5061, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2006 to 2006. 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.
Yazmyn is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Yazmyn. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Yazmyn ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 girls were registered as Yazmyn.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yazmyn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5061
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Yazmyn mean?
The name Yazmyn is believed to have originated from the Persian language, derived from the word "yasmin" or "yasaman," which means "jasmine flower." This floral connection has given the name a poetic and fragrant connotation throughout its history.
Yazmyn's origins can be traced back to ancient Persia, where the jasmine flower held significant cultural and symbolic importance. The jasmine was revered for its beauty, delicate scent, and association with love and romance in Persian poetry and literature.
In the Middle Ages, the name Yazmyn gained popularity among various cultures and regions influenced by Persian culture, including parts of the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. It was often used as a feminine name to evoke the grace and elegance of the jasmine flower.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yazmyn can be found in Persian literature from the 11th century, where it was used as a character name in poetic works and romantic tales. The renowned Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi (1141-1209) featured a character named Yazmyn in his celebrated epic "Khosrow and Shirin."
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Yazmyn. One of the earliest examples is Yazmyn Banu Begum (1530-1585), a Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Humayun. She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and patronage of the arts.
Another prominent figure was Yazmyn Khatun (1470-1530), a Persian princess and the wife of Sultan Selim I of the Ottoman Empire. She played a significant role in promoting cultural exchange between the Persian and Ottoman empires.
In more recent times, the name Yazmyn has been carried by several artists and public figures, such as Yazmyn Hendrix (born 1984), an American actress and model, and Yazmyn Bianca (born 1991), a Costa Rican singer and songwriter.
While the name Yazmyn has retained its Persian roots and floral associations, it has also gained popularity across various cultures and regions, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. Its enduring appeal lies in its connection to the beauty and fragrance of the jasmine flower, making it a beautiful and poetic choice for a feminine name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Yazmyn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yazmyn 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 | #5061 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Yazmyn
- 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
Yazmyn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Yazmyn in the UK right now?
In 2006, Yazmyn was ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Yazmyn most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Yazmyn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Yazmyn?
An English feminine name derived from the Arabic word "yasmin" meaning "jasmine.".
How many people are called Yazmyn in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Yazmyn across the 1 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.