Kara vs Yasmin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yasmin

Girl #917 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"jasmine flower"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Malay South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#917
Total SSA Count
289
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yaz, Yazzy, Minnie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kara Rank #989
Yasmin Rank #917

Yasmin is more popular, ranked #917 vs #989 for Kara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kara ___

  • Kara Louise
  • Kara Anne
  • Kara Marie
  • Kara Elizabeth
  • Kara Sophia
  • Kara Jane

Yasmin ___

  • Yasmin Nour
  • Yasmin Layla
  • Yasmin Jade
  • Yasmin Rose
  • Yasmin Marie
  • Yasmin Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kara

Mara Tara Lara Marcus Derek

If you choose Yasmin

Tariq Zaid Layla Fatima Rayan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kara or Yasmin more popular?

Yasmin is more popular, ranked #917 compared to Kara at #989 in the United States.

What do Kara and Yasmin mean?

Kara means "dear, beloved, darling" (Italian/Latin origin). Yasmin means "jasmine flower" (Arabic origin).

Are Kara and Yasmin boy or girl names?

Kara is primarily a girl name. Yasmin is primarily a girl name.

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