Meaning and history
Kike is a Spanish familiar form of Enrique, pronounced approximately KEE-keh. Enrique is the Spanish form of Henry, from Germanic elements meaning “home” and “ruler,” giving “home ruler.” The nickname is linguistically unrelated to an offensive English slur spelled the same way, so pronunciation and cultural context are important. Notable bearers include Spanish footballer Kike García and Colombian songwriter and producer Kike Santander. Quique is another common Spanish spelling of the nickname.
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2020: 5 births, rank #12,022
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20252025: 7 births, rank #9,714
In 2025, 7 babies were recorded with the name Kike, ranking #9,714 among boys.