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How to Pronounce Emilce

Pronounced eh-MEEL-seh /eˈmil.se/Medium

Meaning: Emilce is a Spanish and Latin American given name in the Emily and Emilia family, ultimately from the Roman family name Aemilius, traditionally explained as 'rival', 'eager', or 'industrious'. The -ce ending reflects Spanish and Italian styling of the classical root.Medium

In 30 seconds: Emilce is a Spanish form in the Emily and Emilia family, from the Roman Aemilius meaning 'rival' or 'eager'. It was a very rare U.S. choice in the early nineties (said 'eh-MEEL-seh').

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Origin MediumLatin, Spanish

MeaningEmilce is a Spanish and Latin American given name in the Emily and Emilia family, ultimately from the Roman family name Aemilius, traditionally explained as 'rival', 'eager', or 'industrious'. The -ce ending reflects Spanish and Italian styling of the classical root.

U.S. rank (2024)#15942 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1991

Total births (all-time)≈ 64

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

Emilce is a Spanish-language relative of Emily, Emilia, and Emilce's cousins, all descending from the Latin gens name Aemilius, usually glossed as 'rival' or 'eager'. It is used chiefly in Spanish-speaking and South American communities, where it has a soft, classical sound.

In United States records it appears only in tiny numbers, faintly present around the early nineteen-nineties. It remains a rare heritage form of the far more common Emily.

Did you know? Emilce shares its Roman root, Aemilius, with the enormously popular Emily and Emilia - the same ancient family name simply restyled in Spanish.

Overall data confidence 55%

References - Emilce / Emily — Spanish form; Latin gens Aemilius 'rival/eager'

Variations

EmilyEmiliaEmeliaEmilseEmelce

Nicknames

EmiMilce

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emilce mean?

Emilce is a Spanish form in the Emily and Emilia family, from the Roman family name Aemilius meaning 'rival' or 'eager'.

How do you pronounce Emilce?

It's said eh-MEEL-seh /eˈmil.se/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Emilce a boy or girl name?

Emilce is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Emilce?

Emilce has always been very rare in the U.S., a Spanish-heritage form of Emily.