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Iker

♂ Boy

Pronounced EE-ker /ˈiː.kɛr/High

Meaning: From Basque iker meaning visitation or visit, connected to the Basque place name Ikerne and used in religious contexts referring to the Visitation of the Virgin MaryHigh

In 30 seconds: Iker is a sharp, distinctive Basque name meaning 'visitation' — once barely known outside the Basque Country but now famous worldwide through football legend Iker Casillas.
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Origin HighBasque
MeaningFrom Basque iker meaning visitation or visit, connected to the Basque place name Ikerne and used in religious contexts referring to the Visitation of the Virgin Mary
U.S. rank (2025)#390 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births815 boys (0.05% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 18,911

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519982025

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

Iker is an authentic Basque given name from the element iker meaning visitation or to visit. It relates to the religious concept of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary (Ikerne being the Basque form of the feast).

The name was little known outside the Basque Country until goalkeeper Iker Casillas rose to prominence with Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, winning multiple Champions League titles and a World Cup.

Did you know? Iker Casillas, widely considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in football history, transformed this rare Basque name into an internationally recognized symbol of excellence and dignity.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name — Iker — Basque etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

Ikerne

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Iker Casillas (1981–present)
    Spanish goalkeeper considered one of the greatest in football history; won three UEFA Champions League titles and the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Iker mean?

Iker means visitation in Basque, connected to the religious concept of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary.

How do you pronounce Iker?

It is said EE-ker /ˈiː.kɛr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Iker a popular name?

Iker is now recognized internationally due to footballer Iker Casillas and has grown in use across Spanish-speaking countries.

Where does the name Iker come from?

Iker is a Basque name from the Basque Country region spanning northern Spain and southwestern France.

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