Tariq
Tariq: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /tæɹɪk/
Meaning and origin of Tariq
- A male given name from Arabic.
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic طَارِق (ṭāriq, “messenger, nocturnal visitor, or morning star”), from طَرَقَ (ṭaraqa, “to knock, to rap”).
How popular is Tariq?
Since 1880, 7 girls and 6,878 boys in the U.S. have been named Tariq (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #12290 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #444 in 1998. In 2025, 107 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Tariq
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Sibling name ideas for Tariq
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Tariq FAQ
What does the name Tariq mean?
A male given name from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic طَارِق (ṭāriq, “messenger, nocturnal visitor, or morning star”), from طَرَقَ (ṭaraqa, “to knock, to rap”).
What is the origin of the name Tariq?
Tariq is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Tariq?
Since 1880, 7 girls and 6,878 boys in the U.S. have been named Tariq (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #12290 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #444 in 1998. In 2025, 107 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Tariq a boy or girl name?
Tariq is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 7 girls and 6,878 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.