Queen
A modern invented name derived from the Dothraki word 'khaleesi', meaning 'queen' or 'wife of the khal'. It was created by George R.R. Martin for his fantasy series 'A Song of Ice and Fire'. While originally a title, it gained popularity as a given name following the success of the television adaptation.
Less common today
Khalessi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,026 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The title held by Daenerys Targaryen as queen of the Dothraki · Game of Thrones
