Kaleesi
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Defender, helper
Origin: Italian
Popularity: Ranked #4932 in 2025 with 27 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Alessia. Shares the meaning 'Defender, helper.'
Similar names: kalesi, kalessy, kahleesi, kaleesia, kalese, kalesia, khaleesi, khalessi
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Kaleesi? About 1 in 123,278 babies born in 2025 were named Kaleesi, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kaleesi
What does the name Kaleesi mean?
Kaleesi means “Defender, helper” from Italian roots.
What is the origin of the name Kaleesi?
Kaleesi has Italian origin. The traditional meaning is “Defender, helper”.
How popular is Kaleesi?
Kaleesi ranked #4878 in 2025 — given to 27 babies that year.
When was Kaleesi most popular?
Kaleesi peaked in 2014 with 39 babies registered that year.
Is Kaleesi a boy or girl name?
Kaleesi is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Kaleesis in registered births are female.
Is the name Kaleesi rising or falling in popularity?
Kaleesi has risen 1169 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6047 in 2020 to #4878 in 2025.
How long has Kaleesi been recorded?
Kaleesi appears in birth records across 15 years — from 2011 through 2025.