Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Kahleesi since 2013
Babies named Kahleesi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 68 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Kahleesi entered the U.S. baby name charts in 2013, inspired by the title Khaleesi from the television series Game of Thrones. Its peak popularity came in 2023, with 12 recorded births that year, a relatively modest number that nonetheless placed it at rank 11,932. The trajectory of the name has been stable, indicating a small but consistent group of parents drawn to its fantasy-feminine sound. While the spelling 'Khaleesi' is the original, the variant 'Kahleesi' has emerged as a phonetic alternative. The name's connection to a fictional matriarchal figure continues to appeal, though its use remains rare.
Kahleesi is a respelling of the fictional title Khaleesi, created by author George R. R. Martin for his fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire. In the Dothraki language, khaleesi denotes the wife of a khal, or leader. The name entered real-world usage after the television adaptation Game of Thrones premiered in 2011, with the alternative spelling 'Kahleesi' becoming a common variant in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Khali, Leesi, Kahl
Sibling names for Kahleesi
Names that share Kahleesi's style, for a brother or sister.
