Iker

At a Glance: Name: Iker – Meaning: coined as Basque equivalent of the Marian 'Visitation' title – Origin: Basque – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: EE-ker

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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

Phonetic: EE-ker   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1998–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Iker mean?

Coined as basque equivalent of the marian ‘visitation’ title. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Iker)

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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