Ece

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Pronounced EH-jeh /ˈɛ.dʒɛ/Medium

Meaning: From the Turkish ece, 'queen; beautiful woman' — a short, regal name, distinctly Turkish, which we note honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, regal name: Ece means 'queen' in Turkish (said 'EH-jeh'). Crisp and elegant.

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Origin MediumTurkish

MeaningFrom the Turkish ece, 'queen; beautiful woman' — a short, regal name, distinctly Turkish, which we note honestly.

U.S. rank (2021)#15891 ↘ Falling

2021 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 87

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ece draws on the Turkish ece, 'queen.' Short, elegant, and distinctly Turkish — rare in the U.S. (said 'EH-jeh').

It appears very rarely in the U.S., familiar in Turkey. Rare, regal, and crisp.

Did you know? Ece is Turkish for 'queen; beautiful woman' — a crisp, regal two-beat name, distinctly Turkish, which we note honestly (said 'EH-jeh').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Ece — Turkish 'queen'

Variations

EcemEçeEge

Nicknames

EcEcy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ece mean?

Ece is Turkish for 'queen; beautiful woman.'

How do you pronounce Ece?

It's said EH-jeh /ˈɛ.dʒɛ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ece a boy or girl name?

Ece is a girl's name.

How popular is Ece?

Ece is a very rare name in the U.S.