Khaleesi Name Meaning

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Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Khaleesi is made famous thanks to the series Game of Thrones, where it’s used in Dothraki (a fictional language) to denote “queen”.

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A Deep Dive

Khaleesi Overview

Meaning

Queen

Gender

Girl

Origin

American

Etymology

Derived from the Dothraki title “Khaleesi,” meaning “queen,” created by George R. R. Martin for his “A Song of Ice and Fire” series.

Pronunciation

/kəˈliːsi/

Popularity

Khaleesi gained notable recognition in English-speaking countries after the “Game of Thrones” series. In 2023, it ranked #709 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

8 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Fictional, Modern, Unique, Cool

Associated Traits

Strong, regal, unique, powerful

Name Day

June 28th
A Deep Dive

Khaleesi Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Khalisi, Khalessi, Khaleesy, Khalesi, Kaleesi, Khalisee, Kalesi, Kaleezi, Khaleze, Khaliesi

Common Nicknames

Khali, Klee, Essi, Lisi, Khae, Lee, Kiki, Kali, Lissy, Essy

Diminutives

Khali, Klee, Kiki, Lisi, Lee, Khae, Essi, Kali, Lissy, Essy

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Khaleesi
    ("Game of Thrones," TV Series)

What Is the Meaning of Khaleesi?

Khaleesi means “queen,” and signifies a powerful leader. Those named Khaleesi are often seen as confident, commanding, and influential, embodying strength and charisma.

What Is the Origin of The Name Khaleesi?

Khaleesi is an American name meaning “queen” in the George R.R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” series.

Khaleesi Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Khaleesi in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#7012021#6652022#7092023
Top 3 Rankings#5492018#5822019#6292017

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Khaleesi

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023709
(-44 from 2022)
397
(-47 from 2022)
0.02270
2022665
(+36 from 2021)
444
(+33 from 2021)
0.02476
2021701
(+31 from 2020)
411
(+38 from 2020)
0.02294
2020732
(-150 from 2019)
373
(-151 from 2019)
0.02110
2019582
(-33 from 2018)
524
(-40 from 2018)
0.02856
2018549
(+80 from 2017)
564
(+94 from 2017)
0.03033
2017629
(+127 from 2016)
470
(+93 from 2016)
0.02488
2016756
(+66 from 2015)
377
(+35 from 2015)
0.01947
2015822
(-65 from 2014)
342
(-27 from 2014)
0.01753
2014757
(+269 from 2013)
369
(+126 from 2013)
0.01886
20131026
(+484 from 2012)
243
(+96 from 2012)
0.01261
20121510
(+3405 from 2011)
147
(+119 from 2011)
0.00758
20114915
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28
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20100
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0.0000
20090
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American States Popularity Rankings for Khaleesi

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#7132021#6372022#7652023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#5992021#6222022#6742023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4582021#4152022#5282023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#6502021#8022022#5212023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#6412021#6182022#6372023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#5302021#6592022#4132023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#9992021#7032022#9072023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#7222021#11002022#10832023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#6402021#10822022#8392023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#9142021#8812022#11812023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#10382021#6922022#9022023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#8992021#9892022#6092023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#7342021#7282022#12522023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#10162021#5512022#6962023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#8912021#9112022#12792023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6242020#7162021#4292022

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#8522021#7822022#10172023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5992021#6052022#8412023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3652021#3912022#3432023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3552019#5362021#5402023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#7912021#6952022#9812023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#8862020#6832022#6182023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#5752020#7742021#4292022

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#6922019#5472020#8042022

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4082018#5172019#5032020

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4902020#4032022#3442023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#8542018#7552021#6332022

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2782018#2672019#3662020

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#8042021#9292022#9102023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7242019#6422022#6602023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6012018#7642019#7632023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3602014#3082017#1932022

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4182014#4072015#3522023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#6622016#5482017#6352019

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#6362017#6062018#5462021

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#7892015#7272020#7212023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2092015#1622022

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5432019

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2422017

Popularity Rankings for Khaleesi in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#3722014#3272015

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3552017#3612018#4242019

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#5652017#7102018#7242019

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5842014#8962018#8342020

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#14542016#10432017#12372019

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Khaleesi a Name for Boys or Girls?

Khaleesi is typically used as a name for girls, drawing inspiration from a strong female character in “Game of Thrones.”

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Khaleesi

Khaleesi in Pop Culture

  • None
  • Khaleesi (Daenerys Targaryen, "Game of Thrones," 2011 TV Series): A central character, given the title Khaleesi, who evolves from an exiled princess to a powerful queen.
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