Yesmeen
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "jasmine flower".
Name Census estimates that about 38 living Americans carry the first name Yesmeen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yesmeen today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yesmeen births was 2004 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yesmeen. 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 Yesmeen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
38
~ 1 in 9,019,851 Americans
Peak year
2004
7 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2007 SSA rank
#20,488
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Yesmeen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yesmeen from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 21 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Yesmeen 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 Yesmeen 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 Yesmeen
The name Yesmeen is derived from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Islamic culture. It is a variation of the name Yasmin, which means "jasmine flower" or "fragrant flower" in Arabic. The name Yesmeen is believed to have originated in the Middle East, particularly in regions where Arabic was the predominant language.
The name Yesmeen can be traced back to ancient Arabic literature and poetry, where the jasmine flower was often used as a symbol of beauty, purity, and fragrance. In some historical texts, the name Yesmeen was associated with a woman of great beauty and grace, further emphasizing its connection to the jasmine flower.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yesmeen can be found in the writings of the renowned 10th-century Arab poet, Al-Mutanabbi. In his collection of poems, he mentions a woman named Yesmeen, who was renowned for her beauty and elegance.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Yesmeen. One of the most prominent was Yesmeen Ismail (1919-2008), an Egyptian actress and singer who rose to fame in the mid-20th century. She was widely celebrated for her contributions to the Egyptian film industry and her impact on Arabic music.
Another notable Yesmeen was Yesmeen Lari (born 1940), a Pakistani architect and activist who has been recognized for her efforts in promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly architecture. Her work has been widely acclaimed and has earned her numerous awards and accolades.
In the literary world, Yesmeen Reza (born 1959) is a British playwright and novelist of Pakistani descent. Her plays, such as "Art" and "The Constant Wife," have received critical acclaim and have been performed on stages around the world.
Yesmeen Masood (born 1959) is a Pakistani politician and activist who has been a prominent figure in the struggle for women's rights and education in her country. She has served as a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan and has been recognized for her efforts in promoting social and political reform.
Yesmeen Khalil (born 1976) is an Egyptian-American fashion designer and entrepreneur. She is known for her unique blend of traditional Arabic designs with modern aesthetics, and her clothing line has gained popularity both in the Middle East and internationally.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Yesmeen throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry associated with this beautiful name.
People
Yesmeen + last name combinations
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FAQ
Yesmeen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yesmeen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 38 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yesmeen 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 9,019,851 US residents.
Is Yesmeen a common name?
We classify Yesmeen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 39 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yesmeen most popular?
The single biggest year for Yesmeen was 2004, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yesmeen is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Yesmeen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yesmeen 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.
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.