Rising since 2012, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Belkis since 1965
Babies named Belkis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 62 |
| 1980s | 102 |
| 1990s | 101 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Belkis is a name that entered U.S. records in 1965 and reached its peak popularity in 1989. Though uncommon, it has seen a gradual resurgence since 2012. The name is tied to the legendary Queen of Sheba, known in Arabic as Bilqis, giving it a rich cultural heritage. Its rarity today offers a distinctive choice with historical depth.
Belkis is a variant spelling of Bilqis, the Arabic name for the Queen of Sheba. The name is associated with the legendary monarch who visited King Solomon, as recounted in the Quran and the Bible. In Arabic tradition, Bilqis is celebrated for her wisdom and wealth. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslim communities, often carrying connotations of royalty and intelligence.
“Belkis” around the world
Where Belkis lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Belle, Kiki
Variants: Bilqis, Balkis
Sibling names for Belkis
Names that share Belkis's style, for a brother or sister.
