Girl · #9,521 in 2026

Belkis

Belkis, Belkıs and Belkız are feminine given names in Latin America and the Middle East, derived from Belqis, the Arabic given name of the Queen of Sheba; and it may refer to:Belkis Ayón (1967–1999), Cuban artist Belkis Cuza Malé, Cuban-American writer Belkis Leal, Venezuelan fencer Belkis Rodríguez, Cuban retired tennis player Belkis Ulacio, Venezuelan politician Belkis, Regina di Saba, a ballet…

Current Rank
#9,521
Peak Rank
#4,670 (1989)
Total Babies
444
5-Yr Trend
+10%
1965
First Year
2024
Last Year
1989
Peak Year
#4670
Peak Rank
444
Total Count
53
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Belkis

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Belkis, Belkıs and Belkız are feminine given names in Latin America and the Middle East, derived from Belqis, the Arabic given name of the Queen of Sheba; and it may refer to:Belkis Ayón (1967–1999), Cuban artist Belkis Cuza Malé, Cuban-American writer Belkis Leal, Venezuelan fencer Belkis Rodríguez, Cuban retired tennis player Belkis Ulacio, Venezuelan politician Belkis, Regina di Saba, a ballet…

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The Story of Belkis

Belkis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1965, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 19 Belkiss were born — ranking #4,670 that year. As of 2026, Belkis ranks #9,521 for baby girls with 10 births, gradually rising (+10%). In total, more than 444 Belkiss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Belkis

Phonetically similar names — useful when Belkis is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Bellis
  • Bulks
  • Bellus
  • Belka
  • Bilks
  • Bulis
  • Bellicous
  • Bellicose
  • Bacchus
  • Bayless
  • Bullis
  • Bayliss

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Belkis

What does the name Belkis mean?
Belkis, Belkıs and Belkız are feminine given names in Latin America and the Middle East, derived from Belqis, the Arabic given name of the Queen of Sheba; and it may refer to:Belkis Ayón (1967–1999), Cuban artist Belkis Cuza Malé, Cuban-American writer Belkis Leal, Venezuelan fencer Belkis Rodríguez, Cuban retired tennis player Belkis Ulacio, Venezuelan politician Belkis, Regina di Saba, a ballet…
How popular is Belkis in 2026?
In 2026, Belkis ranks #9,521 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Belkis most popular?
Belkis reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #4,670 that year with 19 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Belkis most popular?
Belkis has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Florida, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Belkis.
Is Belkis a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Belkis is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Belkis?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Belkis include Marra, Shantele, Ozlem. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Belkis

Belkis is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1965 and has accumulated 444 births in the dataset. Belkis's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #4,670. Use the chart and map above to compare Belkis's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.