Yasameen
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "jasmine flower".
Name Census estimates that about 21 living Americans carry the first name Yasameen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yasameen today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yasameen births was 1992 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yasameen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yasameen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
21
~ 1 in 16,321,635 Americans
Peak year
1992
7 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2016 SSA rank
#18,757
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Yasameen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yasameen from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 7 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Yasameen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yasameen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Yasameen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Yasameen
Yasameen is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic word "yasmin" which means "jasmine." The jasmine flower has long been associated with beauty, grace, and purity in the Middle Eastern and Islamic cultures.
The name Yasameen can be traced back to the 7th century AD, when the jasmine plant was introduced to the Middle East from India. As the flower's popularity grew, it became a common subject in Arabian poetry and literature, and the name Yasameen emerged as a way to honor its beauty and fragrance.
In the 10th century, the renowned Arab poet and philosopher Al-Mutanabbi wrote a famous poem that celebrated the jasmine flower and its enchanting scent. This poem is believed to have contributed to the widespread popularity of the name Yasameen among Arab families.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yasameen can be found in the writings of the 11th century Persian scholar and poet, Ferdowsi. In his epic poem, the Shahnameh, he mentions a character named Yasameen, who was known for her beauty and wisdom.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Yasameen. One of the most famous was Yasameen Al-Khayat (1923-2003), an Iraqi artist and pioneering figure in the modern Arab art movement. Her vibrant paintings and sculptures captured the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East.
Another notable Yasameen was Yasameen Ghauri (1971-2008), a Canadian model and actress of Pakistani descent. She was one of the first South Asian models to achieve international recognition, gracing the covers of numerous fashion magazines and appearing in campaigns for major brands.
In the realm of literature, Yasameen Ismail (born 1962) is a renowned Australian author and illustrator of children's books. Her works, which often explore themes of diversity and inclusion, have been widely acclaimed and translated into multiple languages.
Yasameen Zahir (born 1987) is an Afghan-American filmmaker and activist, known for her documentary films that shed light on the experiences of women and marginalized communities in Afghanistan and the broader Middle East.
Lastly, Yasameen Al-Sham (1932-2020) was a Syrian poet and literary scholar, celebrated for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of Arabic literature and culture. Her poetic works often explored themes of love, resilience, and the beauty of the natural world.
People
Yasameen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yasameen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yasameen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yasameen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yasameen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 16,321,635 US residents.
Is Yasameen a common name?
We classify Yasameen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 40.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yasameen most popular?
The single biggest year for Yasameen was 1992, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yasameen is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yasameen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yasameen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yasameen in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Yasameen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yasameen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yasameen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Yasameen?
See how many people have the name Yasameen on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.