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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Coined as Basque equivalent of the Marian 'Visitation' title
- Origin
- Basque
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- EE-ker
Iker is a Basque name for a boy, pronounced EE-ker. It's sometimes said to mean 'visitor,' but that's not quite accurate — it was actually coined as the male form of Ikerne, tied to the Marian feast of the Visitation. With a modern, well-traveled, bold sort of feel, it works well for parents drawn to names that sound confident and a little adventurous.
Meaning & Origin of Iker
Meaning: Coined as Basque equivalent of the Marian 'Visitation' title.
Origin: Basque.
A common claim: commonly glossed as meaning 'visitor' Actually: Iker doesn't mean 'visitor' — it was coined as the male form of Ikerne, linked to the Marian feast of the Visitation, not the ordinary word for a visiting person.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Iker
EE-kerIPA /ˈiːkər/
Popularity of Iker
Iker peaked at #190 in 2015, when 2,176 baby boys were given the name, and has since eased to #384 in 2024 with 841.
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FAQ
What does the name Iker mean?
Coined as Basque equivalent of the Marian ‘Visitation’ title. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Iker?
Iker is pronounced EE-ker (IPA: /ˈiːkər/).
Is Iker a popular name right now?
Iker peaked at #190 in 2015 and is ranked #384 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1998–2024.)
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