Belkis
Gender: Girl
Meaning: My God is Yahweh, benevolent
Origin: Welsh/Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #8952 in 2025 with 11 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Ellis. Shares the meaning 'My God is Yahweh, benevolent.'
Similar names: belky, bliss
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Belkis? About 1 in 302,591 babies born in 2025 were named Belkis, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Belkis
What does the name Belkis mean?
Belkis means “My God is Yahweh, benevolent” from Welsh/Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Belkis?
Belkis has Welsh/Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “My God is Yahweh, benevolent”.
How popular is Belkis?
Belkis ranked #8860 in 2025 — given to 11 babies that year.
When was Belkis most popular?
Belkis peaked in 1989 with 19 babies registered that year.
Is Belkis a boy or girl name?
Belkis is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Belkiss in registered births are female.
Is the name Belkis rising or falling in popularity?
Belkis has risen 3422 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #12282 in 2020 to #8860 in 2025.
How long has Belkis been recorded?
Belkis appears in birth records across 54 years — from 1965 through 2025.