US Popularity:2890
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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How Popular Is The Name Daenerys?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Daenerys is currently #2727 on The Bump
Girl:Daenerys is currently #1851 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Daenerys is currently #2890 in U.S. births
Girl:Daenerys is currently #1554 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#1554
in 2024
+ 100
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data

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