Khalessi Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkah-LESS-ee / /kəˈlɛsi/English; fictional
Meaning
queen; derived from a fictional title
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Khalessi is primarily derived from the fictional universe of 'Game of Thrones,' where it is used as a title for Daenerys Targaryen, meaning 'queen' in the fictional language of Dothraki. Its English usage has emerged from the popularity of the series, reflecting a modern cultural phenomenon rather than traditional roots.
Trend Summary
The name has gained popularity due to its association with a prominent fictional character.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Khalessi was first seen in the United States in 2012. Khalessi has ranked as high as #1312 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Khalessi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Khalessi (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8 | |
| FL | 7 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 43 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 48 |