Find out how popular the first name Khaleesi has been for the last 13 years (from 2011 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Khaleesi by gender

Based on the last 13 years of data, Khaleesi is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 397 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Khaleesi.

The history of the first name Khaleesi

The name Khaleesi is a fictional title that originated in the fantasy novel series "A Song of Ice and Fire" by George R.R. Martin, which was later adapted into the popular TV series "Game of Thrones." It does not have any real-world linguistic or cultural origins.

In the fictional world of Westeros created by Martin, "Khaleesi" is a title used to address the wife of a Khal, which is the leader or ruler of a Dothraki khalasar (a nomadic clan or group). The term is derived from the Dothraki language, an artificial language created by Martin and the show's language creators for the nomadic horse-riding culture in the series.

The name Khaleesi does not appear in any ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, as it is a completely fictional construct. It gained widespread popularity and recognition due to the massive success of the "Game of Thrones" series, particularly through the character of Daenerys Targaryen, who was often referred to as "Khaleesi" by her Dothraki followers.

Since the name is a fictional creation, there are no recorded examples of real people throughout history bearing the name Khaleesi. The character of Daenerys Targaryen, portrayed by Emilia Clarke in the TV series, is perhaps the most famous and iconic bearer of the title Khaleesi.

It is important to note that Khaleesi is not a given name, but rather a title or honorific used within the fictional world of "Game of Thrones." As such, it does not have a long historical background or evolution like many traditional names do.

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