Iker is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #4108 in 2023 with 4 recorded births. This places Iker in the bottom 36% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 7 births ranking #2756. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 69,163 boys born was named Iker. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Iker is a modern Basque name meaning "visitation". It is short, distinctive, and one of the most successful Basque names to travel internationally.
The name was created in the twentieth century and became especially visible through famous bearers such as footballer Iker Casillas. Its success shows how a relatively recent name can still feel fully established.