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Jessamine

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Pronounced JESS-uh-min /ˈdʒɛs.ə.mɪn/High

Meaning: A form of Jasmine — from Persian yasamin, 'jasmine' (a fragrant white flower); jessamine is also the English name of the yellow jasmine plantLow

In 30 seconds: Jasmine (the fragrant flower): Jessamine. Lyrical, vintage, and warm.
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Origin LowPersian
MeaningA form of Jasmine — from Persian yasamin, 'jasmine' (a fragrant white flower); jessamine is also the English name of the yellow jasmine plant
U.S. rank (2025)#9748 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 763

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199718892025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jessamine is a form of Jasmine — from Persian yasamin, 'jasmine' (a fragrant white flower); jessamine is also the English name of the yellow jasmine plant. A lyrical, vintage flower-name (said 'JESS-uh-min'; nickname Jess).

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage flower-name. Rare, jasmine at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Jessamine is a form of Jasmine, from Persian yasamin, 'jasmine' (a fragrant white flower) — and the English name of the yellow jasmine plant — a lyrical, vintage flower-name (said 'JESS-uh-min').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Jasmine — Persian flower-name

Variations

JasmineJessamynYasmin

Nicknames

Jess

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jessamine mean?

Jessamine is a form of Jasmine — Persian 'jasmine' (a fragrant flower); also the yellow jasmine plant.

How do you pronounce Jessamine?

It's said JESS-uh-min /ˈdʒɛs.ə.mɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jessamine a boy or girl name?

Jessamine is a girl's name.

How popular is Jessamine?

Jessamine is a rare name in the U.S.

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