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Belize

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Pronounced buh-LEEZ /bəˈliːz/Medium

Meaning: A modern given name taken from Belize, the Central American country and its river; the place name's own origin is debated (possibly from Mayan or from the surname of pirate Peter Wallace). As a first name it reads as a bright travel-inspired pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A sunny place-name pick: Belize borrows the Central American country's name (said 'buh-LEEZ'). Bright and modern - routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Place-name
MeaningA modern given name taken from Belize, the Central American country and its river; the place name's own origin is debated (possibly from Mayan or from the surname of pirate Peter Wallace). As a first name it reads as a bright travel-inspired pick.
U.S. rank (2025)#12110 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 85

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820032025

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

Belize is best known as a Central American country and its river; the place name's origin is disputed, tied variously to Mayan words or to a pirate's surname. As a given name it reads as a modern, breezy travel pick, very rare in the U.S. - routes uncertain, which we note (said 'buh-LEEZ').

It appears only very rarely as a first name in the U.S. Rare, place-based, and breezy.

Did you know? Belize takes its sound from the Central American country - a bright, travel-inspired given name; the place name's own root is debated, so its route as a name is uncertain, which we note (said 'buh-LEEZ').
Overall data confidence 34%
References - Belize — place name (Central American country); origin debated

Variations

BeliseBelizBelyze

Nicknames

BelBee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Belize mean?

Belize is a place name from the Central American country; its own root is debated. As a given name it reads as a bright travel pick, and the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Belize?

It's said buh-LEEZ /bəˈliːz/ - two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Belize a boy or girl name?

Belize is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Belize?

Belize is a very rare name in the U.S.

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