Khaleesi
Khaleesi: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈliː.si/
Meaning and origin of Khaleesi
Root meaning: “queen”
- A female given name originating as a coinage, of modern usage.
Etymology
Borrowed from Dothraki khaleesi (“queen”), feminine of khal (“king”). Coined by American writer and television producer George R. R. Martin for the title of the character Daenerys Targaryen in his book A Song of Ice and Fire (1996) novels. Popularised by the later television adaptation Game of Thrones (2011).
How popular is Khaleesi?
Since 1880, 5,537 girls in the U.S. have been named Khaleesi. Its highest rank for girls was #549 in 2018. In 2025 it ranked #690 for girls, with 410 babies given the name.
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Khaleesi FAQ
What does the name Khaleesi mean?
Khaleesi traces back to a root meaning "queen". A female given name originating as a coinage, of modern usage. Borrowed from Dothraki khaleesi (“queen”), feminine of khal (“king”). Coined by American writer and television producer George R. R. Martin for the title of the character Daenerys Targaryen in his book A Song of Ice and Fire (1996) novels. Popularised by the later television adaptation Game of Thrones (2011).
How popular is the name Khaleesi?
Since 1880, 5,537 girls in the U.S. have been named Khaleesi. Its highest rank for girls was #549 in 2018. In 2025 it ranked #690 for girls, with 410 babies given the name.
Is Khaleesi a boy or girl name?
Khaleesi is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 5,537 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.