Yasmeen is of Arabic origin, meaning 'jasmine flower'. It is often associated with beauty and elegance, much like the fragrant blossom itself. This name has gained popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and cultural significance. Yasmeen is typically pronounced /yəˈmiːn/ or /jəˈmiːn/, with the stress on the second syllable. It is a unisex name, although it is more commonly used for females. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, including Yasmin and Yasmine. Some notable individuals bearing this name include Yasmeen Ghauri, a Pakistani supermodel, and Yasmeen Hameed, a British actress.
The name Yasmeen experienced significant growth in popularity between the late 1970s and the mid-1990s, with a peak of 296 births in 1997. However, since then, its popularity has steadily declined, with only 98 births recorded in 2023. Overall, from 1970 to 2023, there have been a total of 5960 births named Yasmeen.