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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kahleesi — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kahleel|Kahlei
LiteraryGirl↓ Fading

Kahleesi

kah-LEE-see · 3 syllables

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Girl
#8655
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#8655
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 8
Peak rank
#6780 in 2023
5yr change
-1875 ranks
Birth frequency
3.3 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #8655 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Literary girl names
Kahleesi

Popularity score: 8  ·  SSA Rank: #8655

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
55
Higher than 55% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-1875 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
18 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
LiteraryModernFictional OriginGame of Thrones3-syllableTrendyFantasyFemalePop CultureRare
Character
regal authorityfierce independencecommanding presencebold leadershipunwavering resolve
STRONG
High confidence

Kahleesi is a Literary girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #8655 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -1875 ranks
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:#8655 · very rare
Kahleesi at a Glance
Meaning:Coined by author George R.R. Martin for the HBO series, derived from the Dothraki word for 'queen' or 'high exalted one'
Language root:Game of Thrones · Dothraki fictional language
Peak rank:#6780 in 2023
5yr change:-1875 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
CallieKayleeKelsey◈Kali◈Kasey◈
Similar Style
Arya◈EowynKhalessiElaraLyra
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kahleesi
Arya◈DaenerysFreyaRaven◈LunaKaia◈Ayla
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kahleesi · Overview
Summary

Kahleesi is a Literary girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #8655 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Literary · Modern · Whimsical character
Kahleesi carries a bold, fierce, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 1875 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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