US Popularity:3119
Origin:Welsh
Meaning:Lady of light; Lady of hope
Daenerys is a name of worldwide acclaim thanks to George RR Martin and A Game of Thrones. Her dragons might be what's on your radar, but her character arch might be more worth your while. The name itself means "lady of light" and "lady of hope," and comes from Wales. Give baby the gift of optimism and a fighting spirit with the name Daenerys.
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Daenerys Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Daenerys is currently #3029 on The Bump
Girl:Daenerys is currently #1352 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Daenerys is currently #3119 in U.S. births
Girl:Daenerys is currently #1148 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#3119
in 2022
+ 251
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data

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