UK girl's name
Caleesi
A feminine name derived from the title "Khaleesi" in the Game of Thrones series.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Caleesi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Caleesi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4763, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 4 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2014 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Caleesi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Caleesi ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 4 girls were registered as Caleesi.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Caleesi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4763
2016
Births in 2016
4
Latest year
Peak year
2014
4 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Caleesi mean?
The name Caleesi does not have a clear historical origin or traditional meaning. It appears to be a modern invented name that gained popularity after being used for a fictional character in the Game of Thrones book and television series.
The name Caleesi is likely derived from the word "Khalessi," which is a Dothraki language term used in the Game of Thrones universe to refer to the wife of a Khal (leader or warlord). The Dothraki language was created by linguists for the Game of Thrones series and does not have a real-world cultural or linguistic basis.
There are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention the name Caleesi or its variations. It does not seem to be associated with any particular culture, religion, or region of the world before its use in the Game of Thrones series.
Since the name is a relatively recent creation, there are no historical figures or notable individuals from earlier eras who were named Caleesi. The earliest recorded examples of the name's usage would likely be in reference to the Game of Thrones character Daenerys Targaryen, who was often referred to as "Khaleesi" or "Caleesi" in the series.
It is worth noting that while the name Caleesi gained popularity due to its association with a beloved fictional character, it does not have any traditional cultural or linguistic roots. Its meaning and origin are derived entirely from the constructed world of Game of Thrones.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Caleesi over time
The chart below shows babies named Caleesi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Caleesi, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2016, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Caleesi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Caleesi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4724 | 8 | 2 |
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- Caitlin 28,931
- Courtney 23,162
- Chelsea 13,049
- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Caleesi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Caleesi in the UK right now?
In 2016, Caleesi was ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Caleesi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 4 babies registered as Caleesi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Caleesi?
A feminine name derived from the title "Khaleesi" in the Game of Thrones series.
How many people are called Caleesi in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Caleesi across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.