Kaya vs Yasmin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaya

Girl #968 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, cliff"

Origin: Turkish

Cultural Roots

Turkish Japanese Native American German African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#968
Total SSA Count
268
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Kaya Rank #968
Yasmin Rank #917

Yasmin is more popular, ranked #917 vs #968 for Kaya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaya ___

  • Kaya Rose
  • Kaya Jade
  • Kaya Luna
  • Kaya Skye
  • Kaya Wren
  • Kaya Pearl

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 Kaya

Zuri Kai Mila River Sage

If you choose Yasmin

Tariq Zaid Layla Fatima Rayan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaya or Yasmin more popular?

Yasmin is more popular, ranked #917 compared to Kaya at #968 in the United States.

What do Kaya and Yasmin mean?

Kaya means "rock, cliff" (Turkish origin). Yasmin means "jasmine flower" (Arabic origin).

Are Kaya and Yasmin boy or girl names?

Kaya is primarily a girl name. Yasmin is primarily a girl name.

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