Balqis

Balqis is a girl's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2025.

Balqis at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Balqis

Balqis belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Balqis first appears in Social Security records in 2013. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #13710 in 2020, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 18 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Balqis in US records

First recorded (US)
2013
Best US rank
#13710 in 2020
Peak year
2013
Total since 1880
18

Balqis in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#2843 in 2010
Babies named Balqis in 2025
3
Total since 1996
48

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Balqis mean?

The meaning of Balqis is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Balqis a boy or girl name?

Balqis is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2025.

What origin is the name Balqis?

Balqis comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Balqis?

Balqis first appears in US records in 2013. Its best-ever ranking was #13710 in 2020, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.