Khaleesi
3 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Arabic / Persian ◈ 3 syllables
"Queen or Empress in Dothraki."

From Arabic / Persian

Khaleesi means queen — from the Dothraki language, invented by George R.R. Martin for Game of Thrones. Daenerys Targaryen's title became so popular that parents started using it as a name. It's the only fictional-language title to enter the US baby name charts. Four syllables of dragon-queen authority, fictional-linguistics innovation, and the Mother of Dragons.

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Khaleesi at a glance
MeaningQueen or Empress in Dothraki.
OriginArabic / Persian
GenderFemale
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#682
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Why parents love Khaleesi
  • Daenerys Targaryen is the Mother of Dragons — maximum pop-culture power.
  • The meaning queen (in Dothraki) is the most dramatic royal title.
  • Four syllables with an exotic, commanding sound: kah-LEE-see.
  • It's the only fictional-language title on the US baby name charts.
  • Game of Thrones is the most culturally impactful show of the 2010s.
The vibe of Khaleesi
queenDothrakiGame of ThronesDaenerysMother of Dragonsfictional languageMartindragon
Origin & history of Khaleesi
Dothraki (invented by George R.R. Martin) khaleesi (queen) given name
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Arabic / Persian roots
Khaleesi is the Dothraki word for queen, invented by George R.R. Martin for Game of Thrones. Daenerys Targaryen's title became so popular that parents started naming daughters Khaleesi — the only fictional-language title to enter the US baby name charts.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Game of Thrones (2011); the Dothraki language.
3
Today
Khaleesi remains a beloved choice, ranking #682 in the US. 5,125 babies have been named Khaleesi since 2011.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Khaleesi?
2018 peak year
Khaleesi reached its widest reach during the 2010s. In 2018, 564 babies received the name (ranked #550). In the present decade it sits around #682, with about 434 babies given the name annually. Khaleesi's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 5,125 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
564 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #550)
434 Avg. per year
(last decade)
4,340 Total registrations
last 10 years
5,125 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #682) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Khaleesi
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.

Khaleesi's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — dragon-queen leadership. People named Khaleesi tend to be commanding, fiery, and gifted at hatching dragons nobody thought were alive.

Hatches impossible dragons
Dragon-queen command
Fictional-language pioneer
Mother of Dragons
Most dramatic queen
K2
H8
A1
L3
E5
E5
S1
I9
Sum: 34 → Life path 7
Personality of Khaleesi
🔍
Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
📚
Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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