Iker

Iker - A very unique male name

Iker appeared on the charts for the first time in 2002 on position #3186. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Iker and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Iker? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Iker. The baby boy name Iker was given to 798 baby boys in 2025, ranking #385 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,837 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Iker peaked in popularity 11 years ago in 2015 on position 190.

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Iker is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Iker is currently topping the baby name charts in Delaware at position #224 - and is the least popular in Michigan at position #1,174.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Iker is where you live.

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Iker origin and meaning

Basque

'Visitation' — created as the Basque equivalent of a Marian name

Iker is a modern Basque name, coined in the twentieth century as a masculine counterpart to Ikerne, from the Visitation of Mary. Goalkeeper Iker Casillas made it famous across Spain and beyond. In the US it arrived in 2002, peaked in 2015, and has levelled off since.

Attested etymology

Iker is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Iker, pop culture references for the name Iker and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Iker

We've found the following names that sound similar to Iker, sorted by popularity.

Ichiro / Igor / Isauro / Icker / Ishir / Issachar /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Iker

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Iker a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Iker?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

EE-kair · /ˈiːkɛər/
The Basque and Spanish pronunciation is EE-kair; English speakers often say EYE-ker.

Around the world

• Iker (Basque) — The source form
• Iker (Spanish) — Used across Spain

Famous bearers

• Iker Casillas — Spanish goalkeeper, World Cup winner and longtime Real Madrid captain (b. 1981) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A sharp, distinctive choice with genuine Basque identity and a world-class sporting namesake.

Worth knowing

• Outside Spanish-speaking contexts it is almost always mispronounced EYE-ker.
• Many Americans will take it for a modern invented name rather than a Basque one.