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Iker
BoyBasque· “visitation”
- Meaning
- visitation
- Origin
- Basque
- Pronunciation
- EE-kehr
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #390
- US babies 2025
- 815
- Best rank
- #190 (2015)
- Peak year
- 2015
Meaning and origin of Iker
Iker is a Basque name that is usually said to mean “visitation”.
Iker is a Basque name created in the twentieth century from Basque words connected with the Visitation, the Christian feast marking Mary's visit to her cousin Elizabeth. It is a masculine partner to the feminine Ikerne. The name became common in the Basque Country and across Spain, and Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas brought it wide international attention. In the United States it is used mainly by Spanish-speaking families. Iker is short and distinctive, with a strong k sound, and it keeps a clear connection to Basque culture, one of the oldest linguistic traditions in Europe.
Popularity over time
Iker first appears in US Social Security records in 1998. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 16 different years, starting in 2010. Its best national rank was #190 in 2015, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,176 babies. In 2025, 815 babies were named Iker, and it ranked #390 nationally. That is 62% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #646 in 2010 and #390 in 2025. Of the 18,921 US boys named Iker since records began, 71% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 4,845 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Maximus, Zayden, Jayceon, Paxton, and Tucker.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Iker ranked highest in Delaware, New Jersey, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | #224 | 5 |
| New Jersey | #258 | 37 |
| California | #265 | 139 |
| Nevada | #285 | 11 |
| Connecticut | #307 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Iker is usually pronounced EE-kehr, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with I and ends in “-er”.
Middle names for Iker
A few middle names that flow with Iker: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Iker
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Iker mean?
Iker is a Basque name that is usually said to mean “visitation”.
What is the origin of the name Iker?
Iker has Basque roots. Iker is a Basque name created in the twentieth century from Basque words connected with the Visitation, the Christian feast marking Mary's visit to her cousin Elizabeth.
Is Iker a popular name?
Yes. Iker ranked #390 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Iker a boy or girl name?
Iker is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Iker?
Iker is usually pronounced EE-kehr. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings