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Khaleesi
GirlAmerican (modern coinage)· “invented title meaning 'queen'”
- Meaning
- invented title meaning 'queen'
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- kuh-LEE-see
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #690
- US babies 2025
- 410
- Best rank
- #549 (2018)
- Peak year
- 2018
Meaning and origin of Khaleesi
Khaleesi is an American (modern coinage) name that means “invented title meaning 'queen'”.
Khaleesi is an invented word from George R. R. Martin's fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire and its television adaptation, Game of Thrones. In the fictional Dothraki language, created for the show by linguist David J. Peterson based on Martin's words, a khaleesi is the wife of a khal, a warlord, so the title means queen. It is used in the story for Daenerys Targaryen. As a baby name Khaleesi appeals to fans of the series who admire the character's strength. It is modern, distinctive and clearly tied to its source.
Popularity over time
Khaleesi first appears in US Social Security records in 2011. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 12 different years, starting in 2014. Its best national rank was #549 in 2018, the same year it reached its highest count of 565 babies. In 2025, 410 babies were named Khaleesi, and it ranked #690 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Of the 5,537 US girls named Khaleesi since records began, 55% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 2,471 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kynlee, Alia, Ivanna, Jemma, and Emberly.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Khaleesi ranked highest in New Mexico, Louisiana, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #349 | 5 |
| Louisiana | #457 | 10 |
| Arizona | #461 | 15 |
| Nevada | #472 | 6 |
| Mississippi | #478 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Khaleesi is usually pronounced kuh-LEE-see, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with K and ends in “-si”.
Middle names for Khaleesi
A few middle names that flow with Khaleesi: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Khaleesi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khaleesi mean?
Khaleesi is an American (modern coinage) name that means “invented title meaning 'queen'”.
What is the origin of the name Khaleesi?
Khaleesi has modern American roots. Khaleesi is an invented word from George R.
Is Khaleesi a popular name?
Yes. Khaleesi ranked #690 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Khaleesi a boy or girl name?
Khaleesi is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Khaleesi?
Khaleesi is usually pronounced kuh-LEE-see. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings