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Khalisi

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Pronounced kuh-LEE-see /kəˈliː.si/Medium

Meaning: Khalisi is a spelling of Khaleesi, an invented Dothraki-language title meaning 'queen,' created by author George R. R. Martin for the Game of Thrones book and television franchise, most associated with the character Daenerys Targaryen. It is not a word from any real-world language; we state this plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: A striking three-beat name: Khalisi means 'queen' in the invented Dothraki language from Game of Thrones (said 'kuh-LEE-see'). A pop-culture pick, stated plainly.

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MeaningKhalisi is a spelling of Khaleesi, an invented Dothraki-language title meaning 'queen,' created by author George R. R. Martin for the Game of Thrones book and television franchise, most associated with the character Daenerys Targaryen. It is not a word from any real-world language; we state this plainly.

U.S. rank (2023)#14312 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 18

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

Khalisi derives from Khaleesi, a fictional Dothraki-language title meaning 'queen,' invented for the Game of Thrones novels and later the HBO series, worn by the character Daenerys Targaryen. Its use as a given name rose alongside the show's popularity (said 'kuh-LEE-see').

It appears only rarely in U.S. birth records under this spelling. Rare, pop-culture-rooted, and modern.

Did you know? Khalisi is a spelling of Khaleesi, the invented Dothraki title for 'queen' coined by author George R. R. Martin for Game of Thrones -- not a real-world word, which we state plainly (said 'kuh-LEE-see').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Khalisi — Khaleesi spelling variant; invented Dothraki title from Game of Thrones, stated plainly

Variations

KhaleesiKhalesiKaleesi

Nicknames

KhaliLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khalisi mean?

Khalisi is a spelling of Khaleesi, an invented Dothraki title meaning 'queen,' created for the Game of Thrones franchise.

How do you pronounce Khalisi?

It's said kuh-LEE-see /kəˈliː.si/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Khalisi a boy or girl name?

Khalisi is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Khalisi?

Khalisi is extremely rare in the U.S. under this spelling.