Iker
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Iker: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2018.
Iker is a Basque name meaning "visitation" or "bearer of good news," derived from the Basque word "ikur," though it is often linked to the concept of a visit from an angel. The most famous bearer is Iker Casillas, the legendary Spanish goalkeeper who captained both Real Madrid and the national team to World Cup and European Championship glory. Fellow footballer Iker Muniain, a long-time Athletic Bilbao captain, also carries the name. While no major places are named after an Iker, the name remains strongly tied to the Basque Country, an autonomous region in northern Spain. A notable variant is "Ikerne," the feminine form. Though not traditionally Scottish, Iker has grown in popularity across the UK, often chosen by parents drawn to its crisp sound and connection to sporting excellence.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20183 babies
- Latest (2018)
- #7043 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2018
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y