Khaleesi: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced kuh-LEE-see · 3 syllables
Khaleesi means “queen; king”, from English.
Borrowed from Dothraki khaleesi (“queen”), feminine of khal (“king”). R.
- Meaning
- queen; king
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- kuh-LEE-see
- US rank (2025)
- #689
- US babies a year
- about 420 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
- Style
- Modern, Rising
How popular is Khaleesi?
Khaleesi was the #689 name in the US in 2025, given to 410 babies. It’s rising: up 86% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #689 |
| Scotland | #992 |
| Australia | #974 |
Names like Khaleesi
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Renesmee
- Daenerys
- Aadhya
- Daleyza
- Everly
- Dalary
- Milania
- Coraline
- Aubriella
- Oaklynn
- Stassi
- Eldana
- Aaradhya
- Cattleya
- Anabia
Questions about Khaleesi
What does the name Khaleesi mean?
Khaleesi means “queen; king”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Khaleesi?
Khaleesi is pronounced kuh-LEE-see.
How popular is the name Khaleesi?
Khaleesi was the #689 name in the US in 2025, given to 410 babies. It’s rising: up 86% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.