Khaleesi
Girl name · 11 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Khaleesi: 11 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2016.
The name Khaleesi was created by author George R. R. Martin for his *A Song of Ice and Fire* fantasy series, where it is the title for the wife of a Dothraki khal, or leader. It is not a real historical name but rather a constructed word, loosely derived from a fictional language. Its most famous bearer is Daenerys Targaryen, the iconic “Mother of Dragons” from the novels and the hugely popular television adaptation *Game of Thrones*; actress Emilia Clarke brought the character to life on screen. Since the show’s debut, Khaleesi has surged in use as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries, and in 2017 it was one of the fastest-rising names in Scotland. This makes it a striking example of modern pop culture directly influencing naming trends, though its roots are purely fictional rather than ancient.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20164 babies
- Latest (2017)
- #6664 babies
- Total births
- 11since 2014
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y