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Khaleesia

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How to Pronounce Khaleesia

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

Meaning: A modern coined name from 'Khaleesi' — the Dothraki title for a queen/chieftain's wife in Game of Thrones; no traditional everyday meaning; we note the pop-culture sourceLow

In 30 seconds: A queen (from Khaleesi): Khaleesia is a TV-inspired name. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'kah-LEE-see-ah').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern coined name from 'Khaleesi' — the Dothraki title for a queen/chieftain's wife in Game of Thrones; no traditional everyday meaning; we note the pop-culture source

U.S. rank (2025)#8111 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 124

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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Khaleesia is a modern coined name from Khaleesi — the Dothraki title for a queen/chieftain's wife in Game of Thrones (borne by Daenerys; no traditional everyday meaning; we note the pop-culture source). A lyrical, modern name (said 'kah-LEE-see-ah'; nickname Lee).

In the U.S. it appears in recent records. Rare, a-TV-queen title at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Khaleesia is a modern coined name from 'Khaleesi' — the Dothraki title for a queen in Game of Thrones — a lyrical, modern name (we note the pop-culture source; said 'kah-LEE-see-ah').

Overall data confidence 30%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — pop-culture source

Variations

KhaleesiKhalisiKaleesi

Nicknames

Lee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khaleesia mean?

Khaleesia is from 'Khaleesi', the Dothraki title for a queen in Game of Thrones; it has no traditional everyday meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Khaleesia?

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

Is Khaleesia a boy or girl name?

Khaleesia is a girl's name.

How popular is Khaleesia?

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