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By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026

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Basque baby names are becoming somewhat better known in the US, as Basque names reach prominence on the Spanish popularity list and celebrities with Basque names such as footballer Iker Casillas find international fame.

Intriguing Basque names include Iker, Zorion, Inigo, and Xanti for boys, and Nerea, Ainhoa, Xuxa, and Arrosa for girls. Browse all of our Basque baby names here, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.

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Xavier
Basque
"new house"
Xavier originated is use as a given name after Saint Francis Xavier, cofounder of the Jesuit order, who got his name from the Spanish-Basque village where he was born. His birthplace was Javier, the…
Amaya
Spanish version of Amaia or Japanese
"mother city; the end; night rain"
The Spanish form of Amaya is both a given name and a surname, originating from the Spanish mountain and village of Amaya. In this context it means "mother city" or "the capital." Amaya can also be…
Iker
Basque
"visitation"
Long an extremely popular name in Spain, Iker (usually pronounced EE-kuhr in the English speaking world) is the rare Basque name that's starting to make it big in the States also, thanks to soccer…
Ainhoa
Basque place name
The name of the French town where a vision of the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared, this name is in the Spanish Top 100 and was, until recently, virtually unheard of elsewhere. Now however it is…
Mikel
Basque and Scandinavian variation of Michael
"who is like God"
A Basque and Scandinavian form of Michael, pronounced MEE-kel. In the US, it is sometimes chosen as a modern alternative spelling of Michael.
Lourdes
Spanish, Portuguese, from French, meaning unknown
This name of the French town where a young peasant girl had a vision of the Virgin Mary in 1858 vaulted into the spotlight when Madonna chose it for her daughter, but few other families except for…
Naiara
Basque place name
Basque name for a Spanish city where the Virgin Mary appeared in medieval times, now a popular girls' name throughout Spain.
Nayara
Spelling variation of Naiara, Basque place-name
Nayara or Naiara is a Basque name for a Spanish city where the Virgin Mary appeared in medieval times, now a popular girls' name throughout Spain.
Zorian
Zorian is a masculine name with Slavic and Greek roots. It derives from the Slavic element 'zor' or 'zori' meaning 'dawn' or 'sunrise,' symbolizing new beginnings and hope. Some connect it to the…
Elazar
Elazar is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'God has helped' or 'God's assistance.' This biblical name appears in the Old Testament as the name of Aaron's son and has been used…
Zorion
Basque
"happiness"
Zorion may seem like a funky variation of Orion or Zorro to most English-speakers, but it is a genuine Basque name meaning happiness. The feminine version of this lovely name is Zorione.
Xanti
Basque
"St James"
A Basque form of Santiago with a jaunty and friendly feel.
Inigo
Basque, medieval Spanish variation of Ignatius
"fiery"
Inigo, almost unknown in the U.S., is an intriguing choice, with its strong beat, creative and evocative sound, and associations with the great early British architect and stage designer Inigo Jones.…
Izar
Basque
"star"
Used more for girls in Europe, but definitely sounds masculine enough for a boy here.
Eneko
Basque
"my little one"
Despite Eneko's very sweet meaning, it packs a lot of historical punch. Eneko Aritza was the first Basque king of Pamplona. It is somewhat related to the more well known Inigo.
Imanol
Basque, from Hebrew
"God is with us"
This intriguing Basque variation of Emmanuel has a handsome and distinct sound.
Leire
Basque place name
Also spelled Leyre and taken from the name of a monastery fortress, the popular and lilting choice in Spain will pose pronunciation problems elsewhere. Among the Top 100 girls' names in Spain, Leire…
Nerea
Basque
"mine"
A variation of the name Nere, both choices are distinctive and accessible. In the Top 20 in Spain.
Ilario
Latin from Greek
"cheerful, happy"
Ilario's merry, jovial sound reflects a shared root with the word hilarious.
Unai
Basque
"cowherd"
Popular name in Spain's Basque country, thanks to cowboyish meaning, virtually unknown elsewhere.

Basque Names

About this list

The names

Xavier

Amaya

Iker

Ainhoa

Mikel

Lourdes

Naiara

Nayara

Zorian

Elazar

Zorion

Xanti

Inigo

Izar

Eneko

Imanol

Leire

Nerea

Ilario

Unai