Awa vs Jasmina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Awa

Girl #5,508 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"water, flowing river"

Origin: Mandé languages

Cultural Roots

West African Senegalese Guinean Malian Gambian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,508
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Jasmina

Girl #5,591 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"jasmine flower"

Origin: Persian (yasmin)

Cultural Roots

Slavic Bosnian Serbian Croatian Arabic Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,591
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jasna, Mina, Jazz

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Popularity Comparison

Awa Rank #5,508
Jasmina Rank #5,591

Awa is more popular, ranked #5508 vs #5591 for Jasmina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Awa ___

  • Awa Marie
  • Awa Fatou
  • Awa Grace
  • Awa Rose
  • Awa Aminata

Jasmina ___

  • Jasmina Rose
  • Jasmina Marie
  • Jasmina Elena
  • Jasmina Sofia
  • Jasmina Nora
  • Jasmina Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Awa

Kofi Aminata Binta Sekou Fatima

If you choose Jasmina

Amira Leila Zara Amir Selin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Awa or Jasmina more popular?

Awa is more popular, ranked #5508 compared to Jasmina at #5591 in the United States.

What do Awa and Jasmina mean?

Awa means "water, flowing river" (Mandé languages origin). Jasmina means "jasmine flower" (Persian (yasmin) origin).

Are Awa and Jasmina boy or girl names?

Awa is primarily a girl name. Jasmina is primarily a girl name.

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