Khaleesi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Khaleesi is a fictional title meaning 'queen' or 'wife of the Khal' from George R.R. Martin's works. It has only one historical form and reflects themes of power and leadership, with no biblical relevance.
The name Khaleesi is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Khaleesi has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Khaleesi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9339th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 698th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Khaleesi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Khaleesi"
Pronunciation
/kəˈliːsi/
Origin
Fictional
Etymology
The term 'Khaleesi' originates from the fictional language Dothraki in George R.R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series and was popularized by the television adaptation 'Game of Thrones.' It means 'queen' or 'wife of the Khal.'
Meaning
queen, wife of the Khal
Language Evolution
Khaleesi
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the early 2010s, coinciding with the rise of 'Game of Thrones' as a cultural phenomenon.
Variants & Derivatives
Khal, Daenerys
Modern Popularity & Image
Khaleesi is often associated with empowerment and strength, particularly as it relates to female leadership.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Khaleesi"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Khaleesi"
"Khaleesi" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9339th of 35406 | 175 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 698th of 30306 | 4,950 |
Regional Popularity of "Khaleesi" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Khaleesi" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
82.43% 3777th/4582 |
71.34% 3684th/5164 |
59.18% 4328th/7313 |
57.67% 4304th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
20.58% 820th/3984 |
14.55% 653rd/4487 |
10.39% 709th/6822 |
10.18% 639th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Khaleesi"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Khaleesi" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.