Khaleesi

ka-LEE-see

Literature

"warlord"

Khaleesi Origin and Meaning

The name Khaleesi is a girl's name meaning "warlord".

Khaleesi is an invented name introduced to the world by inventive and prolific author George R. R. Martin for his wildly popular Game of Thrones series—it's Dothraki for "queen" and is one of the titles of the character Daenerys. It entered the US Top 1000 in 2014.

Martin's series is having a powerful influence on the baby name culture, with sister name Arya the fastest rising girls’ name in the US in 2012.

We can't help feel, however, that this name is going to date about as fast as a pointy-toed boots or feathered hair. Advice: look for another name.

Khaleesi Rank in US Top 1000

# 709 in the US

Khaleesi Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1197 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Khaleesi

• 709 US 2023
• 1197 Nameberry 2025
• 732 England 2019

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The name Khaleesi in Pop Culture

• Khaleesi title of the character Daenerys Targaryen in the Game of Thrones series.