Holding steady.
Popularity of Belkys since 1966
Babies named Belkys per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 53 |
| 1980s | 22 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Belkys is a rare and distinctive feminine name of Arabic origin, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 1966. Its use has remained extremely low, with fewer than 5 annual births in recent decades, including 2025. The name's peak popularity occurred in 1979, when it was given to a still-modest number of baby girls. Belkys has never ranked among the top 1000 names, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. The variant Belkis is more common in Spanish-speaking communities, while the Arabic Bilqis is well-known in Islamic contexts. Despite its rarity, Belkys offers a melodic alternative to more familiar names, with nicknames like Belle providing a touch of familiarity.
Belkys is a variant of Belkis, the Arabic name for the Queen of Sheba, known as Bilqis in Islamic texts. The name is most common in Spanish-speaking communities, likely introduced through Arabic influence in medieval Iberia. Its modern use remains rare, with sporadic appearances in U.S. records since the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Belle, Kissy
Sibling names for Belkys
Names that share Belkys's style, for a brother or sister.
