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Belkis

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Pronounced BEL-kees /ˈbɛl.kis/Medium

Meaning: A form of Bilqis — the traditional Arabic name of the Queen of Sheba; we note the legendary bearerLow

In 30 seconds: The Queen of Sheba: Belkis is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'BEL-kees').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA form of Bilqis — the traditional Arabic name of the Queen of Sheba; we note the legendary bearer
U.S. rank (2025)#8952 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 455

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919652025

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

Belkis is a form of Bilqis — the traditional Arabic name of the Queen of Sheba (we note the legendary bearer). A lyrical, classic name (said 'BEL-kees').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking, Turkish, and Dominican families. Rare, the-Queen-of-Sheba at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Belkis (Bilqis) is the traditional Arabic name of the Queen of Sheba — a lyrical, regal name (we note the legendary bearer; said 'BEL-kees').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Bilqis — Arabic; legendary bearer

Variations

BilqisBelquisBilkis

Nicknames

Belki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Belkis mean?

Belkis is a form of Bilqis — the traditional Arabic name of the Queen of Sheba. We note the legendary bearer.

How do you pronounce Belkis?

It's said BEL-kees /ˈbɛl.kis/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Belkis a boy or girl name?

Belkis is a girl's name.

How popular is Belkis?

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

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