Modern invented name, likely inspired by Khaleesi
Kaleese is a modern American invention. It is widely considered a phonetic spelling variant of Khaleesi, a title meaning 'queen' created by George R.R. Martin for the Dothraki language in his book series and the television adaptation.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Kaleese in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The title held by Daenerys Targaryen, meaning queen · Game of Thrones
