Iker Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Iker is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Iker?
Iker is spelled I-K-E-R. The name has 4 letters.
Iker at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Iker means “visitation.”
- Origin
- Iker is a Basque masculine name associated with the Christian Feast of the Visitation.
- Pronunciation
- EE-ker · 2 syllables
Iker Popularity in 2025
Rank#390
Recorded Births815
- Boys usage fell 5 places to #390 and recorded 29 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Iker Mean?
Iker means “visitation.”
Origin: Iker is a Basque masculine name associated with the Christian Feast of the Visitation.
How Do You Pronounce Iker?
PronunciationEE-ker
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Iker?
- History
- The name Iker is associated with Basque linguistic and cultural heritage.
Iker Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 815 | #390 |
| 2024 | Boys | 844 | #385 |
| 2023 | Boys | 922 | #356 |
| 2022 | Boys | 837 | #385 |
| 2021 | Boys | 620 | #483 |
| 2020 | Boys | 807 | #381 |
| 2019 | Boys | 992 | #339 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,262 | #279 |
| 2017 | Girls | 7 | #12,713 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,287 | #280 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,637 | #235 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,176 | #190 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,791 | #215 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,617 | #227 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,545 | #231 |
| 2011 | Boys | 773 | #379 |
| 2010 | Boys | 372 | #646 |
| 2009 | Boys | 175 | #1,063 |
| 2008 | Boys | 139 | #1,251 |
| 2007 | Boys | 80 | #1,811 |
| 2006 | Boys | 81 | #1,724 |
| 2005 | Boys | 48 | #2,399 |
| 2004 | Boys | 44 | #2,489 |
| 2003 | Boys | 31 | #3,044 |
When Was Iker Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2015 · Boys
2,176 recorded births
National rank #190
2014 · Boys
1,791 recorded births
National rank #215
2016 · Boys
1,637 recorded births
National rank #235
2013 · Boys
1,617 recorded births
National rank #227
Where Iker Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DE | #203 | 5 |
| NJ | #251 | 37 |
| CA | #265 | 139 |
| NV | #267 | 11 |
| CT | #296 | 10 |
| NC | #315 | 38 |
| CO | #318 | 20 |
| IN | #325 | 23 |