Khaleesi Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Dothraki
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Khaleesi means 'queen' or 'ruler'.
Meaning of the Name Khaleesi
Khaleesi is a name made popular by the character Daenerys Targaryen in the 'Game of Thrones' series. It is derived from the Dothraki language and means 'queen' or 'ruler'. The name has a strong and powerful connotation, representing leadership and authority.
Popularity of the Name Khaleesi
The popularity for the name Khaleesi peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 563 births, which ranked number 1,056 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Khaleesi had the most female births in 2018 with 563, which ranked number 550 out of 18,126 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Khaleesi has increased sharply over the last ten years from 147 births to 444 births, an increase of 202.04%. Among females, Khaleesi has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 147 births to 444 births, an increase of 202.04%.
Nationwide Popularity of Khaleesi
- 10 Year Trend of Khaleesi: 202.04%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Khaleesi: 202.04%
Popularity of Khaleesi by State
Among females, Khaleesi was most popular in Southeastern states with 123 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 55 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Khaleesi. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 622 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 55 | 628 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 571 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 384 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 47 | 411 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 673 |
| HI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 142 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1038 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 923 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 719 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 416 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 597 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 750 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 847 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 648 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 670 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 860 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 364 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 783 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1016 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 386 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 599 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 610 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 695 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 53 | 615 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 530 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 829 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 637 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 181 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Khaleesi
- Total Births of Khaleesi: 496 (11.69%)
- Female Births of Khaleesi: 496 (11.69%)
Given the upward trend of Khaleesi over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 11.69% increase in total births, for a total of 496 births in 2024. For Females, births for Khaleesi have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 496 female births in 2024, an increase of 11.69%.