Yaz

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Pronounced YAZ /ˈjæz/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Yasmin/Yazmin, from the Persian for 'jasmine' (the flower) -- also known as a Doctor Who character. Crisp and one-beat.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp one-beat name: Yaz shortens Yasmin ('jasmine') (said 'YAZ'). Punchy and modern.

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Origin LowPersian, English

MeaningA short form of Yasmin/Yazmin, from the Persian for 'jasmine' (the flower) -- also known as a Doctor Who character. Crisp and one-beat.

U.S. rank (2024)#17547 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 35

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Yaz shortens Yasmin/Yazmin, from the Persian for 'jasmine' (the flower). A crisp one-beat nickname-name, it is rare on its own in the U.S. (said 'YAZ').

It appears only very rarely on its own in the U.S. Extremely rare, crisp, and punchy.

Did you know? Yaz is a short, punchy form of Yasmin/Yazmin -- from the Persian for 'jasmine' -- and also the name of a Doctor Who companion, which we note honestly (said 'YAZ').

Overall data confidence 40%

References -- Yaz — ONE syllable; Yasmin/Yazmin short form. audio_use_respelling true.

Variations

YazzYasJazz

Nicknames

YazzyYay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yaz mean?

Yaz is a short form of Yasmin/Yazmin, from the Persian for 'jasmine.'

How do you pronounce Yaz?

It's said YAZ /ˈjæz/ -- one syllables, stress on the last.

Is Yaz a boy or girl name?

Yaz is a girl's name.

How popular is Yaz?

Yaz is extremely rare on its own in the U.S.