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Caleesi

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Pronounced kah-LEE-see /kɑˈli.si/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Khaleesi — a title, 'a queen; wife of the khal', in the invented Dothraki language of Game of Thrones; used as a given name after the series; we note the pop-culture sourceLow

In 30 seconds: A title ('queen') from Game of Thrones: Caleesi spells Khaleesi. Bold, modern, and warm (said 'kah-LEE-see').
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA spelling of Khaleesi — a title, 'a queen; wife of the khal', in the invented Dothraki language of Game of Thrones; used as a given name after the series; we note the pop-culture source
U.S. rank (2025)#6590 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 160

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820122025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Caleesi is a spelling of Khaleesi — a title, 'a queen; wife of the khal', in the invented Dothraki language of Game of Thrones (not a traditional name; we note the pop-culture source). A bold, modern name (said 'kah-LEE-see'; nickname Lee).

In the U.S. it appeared after the series aired. Rare, a-queen-title at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Khaleesi is a title — 'a queen; wife of the khal' — in the invented Dothraki language of Game of Thrones, taken up as a given name after the series — Caleesi is a spelling, bold and modern (we note the pop-culture source; said 'kah-LEE-see').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Khaleesi — pop-culture source noted

Variations

KhaleesiKaleesiCaleesie

Nicknames

Lee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caleesi mean?

Caleesi spells Khaleesi — a title 'a queen' in the invented Dothraki of Game of Thrones; we note the pop-culture source.

How do you pronounce Caleesi?

It's said kah-LEE-see /kɑˈli.si/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Caleesi a boy or girl name?

Caleesi is a girl's name.

How popular is Caleesi?

Caleesi is a very rare name in the U.S.

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