Kaleesi
A female given name from fiction or popular culture, variant of Khaleesi
Every Kaleesi since 2011 — 361 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaleesi
Kaleesi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,932 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2011, 361 American babies have been named Kaleesi. Its peak came in 2014, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kaleesi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaleesi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,932 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,959 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,538 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,336 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,248 |
| 2020 | 20 | #5,969 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,711 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,537 |
| 2017 | 27 | #4,992 |
| 2016 | 28 | #4,919 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,654 |
| 2014 | 39 | #3,878 |
| 2013 | 24 | #5,564 |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,773 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,026 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaleesi mean?
A female given name from fiction or popular culture, variant of Khaleesi
How popular is the name Kaleesi in 2025?
Kaleesi ranked #4,932 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaleesi?
361 babies have been named Kaleesi in the United States since 2011, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaleesi most popular?
Kaleesi peaked in 2014, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Kaleesi a boy or girl name?
Kaleesi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaleesi rising or falling?
Kaleesi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.