Khalessi
A female given name from fiction or popular culture, variant of Khaleesi
Every Khalessi since 2012 — 406 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Khalessi
Khalessi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,011 in 2025 with 55 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2012, 406 American babies have been named Khalessi. Its peak came in 2025, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Khalessi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Khalessi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | #3,011 |
| 2024 | 49 | #3,259 |
| 2023 | 30 | #4,609 |
| 2022 | 32 | #4,417 |
| 2021 | 43 | #3,584 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,822 |
| 2019 | 33 | #4,301 |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,695 |
| 2017 | 28 | #4,872 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,892 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,386 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,159 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,363 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,778 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khalessi mean?
A female given name from fiction or popular culture, variant of Khaleesi
How popular is the name Khalessi in 2025?
Khalessi ranked #3,011 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 55 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Khalessi?
406 babies have been named Khalessi in the United States since 2012, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Khalessi most popular?
Khalessi peaked in 2025, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Khalessi a boy or girl name?
Khalessi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Khalessi rising or falling?
Khalessi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.