Eiker

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-ker /ˈeɪ.kɚ/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously a spelling of the Basque Iker ('a visitation; to visit') or an -er coinage echoing 'oak'; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; an Iker echo: Eiker. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'AY-ker'). Routes uncertain.

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Origin LowSpanish, Basque

MeaningA modern name, variously a spelling of the Basque Iker ('a visitation; to visit') or an -er coinage echoing 'oak'; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#9143 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 67

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

Eiker is a modern name, variously a spelling of the Basque Iker ('a visitation; to visit') or an -er coinage echoing 'oak' (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'AY-ker').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Eiker is a modern name, variously a spelling of the Basque Iker ('a visitation') — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'AY-ker').

Overall data confidence 18%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

IkerEykerAiker

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eiker mean?

Eiker is a modern name, variously a spelling of the Basque Iker ('a visitation'); we flag it honestly.

How do you pronounce Eiker?

It's said AY-ker /ˈeɪ.kɚ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Eiker a boy or girl name?

Eiker is a boy's name.

How popular is Eiker?

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