May vs Yasmine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,351
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Yasmine

Girl #1,205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"jasmine flower"

Origin: Persian/Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian French Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,205
Total SSA Count
196
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yaz, Yasi, Minnie

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Popularity Comparison

May Rank #1,351
Yasmine Rank #1,205

Yasmine is more popular, ranked #1205 vs #1351 for May.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

May ___

  • May Rose
  • May Eleanor
  • May Josephine
  • May Beatrice
  • May Louise
  • May Frances

Yasmine ___

  • Yasmine Rose
  • Yasmine Layla
  • Yasmine Noor
  • Yasmine Amira
  • Yasmine Simone
  • Yasmine Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

If you choose Yasmine

Zara Amir Layla Karim Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is May or Yasmine more popular?

Yasmine is more popular, ranked #1205 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do May and Yasmine mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Yasmine means "jasmine flower" (Persian/Arabic origin).

Are May and Yasmine boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Yasmine is primarily a girl name.

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