Belkis Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BEL-kiss //ˈbɛl.kɪs//
Origin: Arabic; Hebrew
Meaning: Arabic: 'the queen'; Hebrew: 'my God is king'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Belkis has its roots in the Arabic language, deriving from the term "balqis," which is believed to refer to the Queen of Sheba, a prominent figure in various religious texts. The Queen of Sheba is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Kings and the Book of Chronicles, where she visits King Solomon to test his wisdom.
This narrative, which dates back to the 10th century BCE, has been influential in shaping the cultural and historical significance of the name. The Arabic form, balqis, was later adopted into other languages, including Hebrew and various European languages, as the story of the Queen of Sheba spread through translations and adaptations over the centuries.
In the medieval period, the name Belkis gained further prominence through literary works and folklore, particularly in Islamic tradition, where the Queen of Sheba is celebrated for her intelligence and beauty. The name appears in various texts and stories that highlight her diplomatic skills and her role as a powerful female figure in a predominantly patriarchal society.
This cultural resonance contributed to the name's endurance across different cultures and languages. Additionally, Belkis has been associated with themes of wisdom, strength, and femininity, reflecting the qualities attributed to the Queen of Sheba.
The name's historical significance is underscored by its connection to a figure who symbolizes the intersection of different cultures and the richness of ancient trade routes, particularly between Africa and the Middle East. Over time, variations of the name have emerged in different cultures, but the original form retains its historical and cultural weight, making Belkis a name of enduring legacy.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Belkis was first seen in the United States in 1965.
Belkis has ranked as high as #1177 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in New York, Florida, New Jersey, and California.
In the past 5 years the name Belkis has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Belkis is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Belkis was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Belkis (1991)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 | |
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Belkis.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1965 | 5 |