Khaleesi
Borrowed from Dothraki khaleesi (“queen”), feminine of khal (“king”).
Every Khaleesi since 2011 — 5,537 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Khaleesi
Khaleesi is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #690 in 2025 with 410 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2011, 5,537 American babies have been named Khaleesi. Its peak came in 2018, when 565 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Khaleesi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Khaleesi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 2025 | 410 | #690 |
| 2024 | 434 | #667 |
| 2023 | 399 | #709 |
| 2022 | 444 | #666 |
| 2021 | 411 | #702 |
| 2020 | 373 | #734 |
| 2019 | 524 | #583 |
| 2018 | 565 | #549 |
| 2017 | 470 | #629 |
| 2016 | 378 | #755 |
| 2015 | 342 | #822 |
| 2014 | 369 | #758 |
| 2013 | 243 | #1,026 |
| 2012 | 147 | #1,512 |
| 2011 | 28 | #4,990 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khaleesi mean?
Borrowed from Dothraki khaleesi (“queen”), feminine of khal (“king”).
How popular is the name Khaleesi in 2025?
Khaleesi ranked #690 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 410 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Khaleesi?
5,537 babies have been named Khaleesi in the United States since 2011, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Khaleesi most popular?
Khaleesi peaked in 2018, when 565 newborns received the name.
Is Khaleesi a boy or girl name?
Khaleesi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Khaleesi rising or falling?
Khaleesi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.