What origin is the name Apis?

Apis comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Apis a popular name?

Apis is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Apis does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Apis?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Apis — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Apis

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Apis

Apis

Boy

arabic

2 syllables

Apis is an arabic boy's name meaning "Originating from Arabic and Egyptian history, this refers to a mythical sacred bull thought to be an incarnation of Osiris.".

With arabic roots, Apis is a boy name that means "Originating from Arabic and Egyptian history, this refers to a mythical sacred bull thought to be an incarnation of Osiris.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Originating from Arabic and Egyptian history, this refers to a mythical sacred bull thought to be an incarnation of Osiris.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Apis

Very rare in US records

What does Apis mean?

Apis is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "Originating from Arabic and Egyptian history, this refers to a mythical sacred bull thought to be an incarnation of Osiris.".