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Balqis

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningthe Queen of Sheba · Arabic

Balqis is an Arabic girl name meaning “the Queen of Sheba”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Word funBalqis doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Balqis would score 17 points, thanks largely to the Q (worth 10).
  • GenerationBalqis is having its moment right now. Most Balqiss are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
  • HistoryBalqis first shows up in US birth records in 2013, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
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hello, little Balqis

US births per million girls, 2013–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Balqis

Balqis is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “the Queen of Sheba”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Balqis

What does the name Balqis mean?

Balqis means “the Queen of Sheba” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “queen” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Regina (“queen”), Reina (“queen”), Reyna (“queen”) and Khaleesi (“queen”).

What is the origin of the name Balqis?

Balqis is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Balqis a boy or girl name?

Balqis is a girl name.

How popular is the name Balqis?

Balqis is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2022. It peaked at #13,453 in 2020, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Balqis?

If you like Balqis, you might also like Regina, Reina, Reyna and Khaleesi.

What should I know before naming my baby Balqis?

Balqis is an Arabic girl name meaning “the Queen of Sheba”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.