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Kai
Hawaiian, Frisian, Chinese
“sea; warrior; triumph”
Mostly girls · Literature
Khaleesi
“warlord”
Say it kah-LEE-seePronunciation may vary by region.
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The story behind the name
Meet Khaleesi.
We can't help feel, however, that this name is going to date about as fast as a pointy-toed boots or feathered hair. Advice: look for another name.
8 letters
A little perspective
How popular is Khaleesi?
Girls · 2025#690410 recorded births
Recorded US births over time
● Girls● Boys
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| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 690 | 410 |
| 2024 | Girls | 667 | 434 |
| 2023 | Girls | 709 | 399 |
| 2022 | Girls | 666 | 444 |
| 2021 | Girls | 702 | 411 |
| 2020 | Girls | 734 | 373 |
| 2019 | Girls | 583 | 524 |
| 2018 | Girls | 549 | 565 |
| 2017 | Girls | 629 | 470 |
| 2016 | Girls | 755 | 378 |
| 2015 | Girls | 822 | 342 |
| 2014 | Girls | 758 | 369 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
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Nicknames
No nicknames are listed yet. The name can stand beautifully on its own.
Variations & related forms
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