Tariq
Tariq first appears in US records in 1963. It peaked in 1998, when 514 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 107.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Tariq popular?
Steady Tariq has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1998.
| 2020s | 794 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,161 | |
| 2000s | 1,927 | |
| 1990s | 2,015 | |
| 1980s | 627 | |
| 1970s | 337 | |
| 1960s | 17 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Tariq mean?
From the root t-r-q (ط-ر-ق, 'to knock, to come by night'), meaning 'one who knocks or arrives at night, night-visitor'. By extension it denotes the bright night/morning star; Surah at-Tariq is named for it. Borne by the commander Tariq ibn Ziyad (Gibraltar = Jabal Tariq).
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tariq mean?
Tariq means night-visitor; morning star. From the root t-r-q (ط-ر-ق, 'to knock, to come by night'), meaning 'one who knocks or arrives at night, night-visitor'. By extension it denotes the bright night/morning star; Surah at-Tariq is named for it. Borne by the commander Tariq ibn Ziyad (Gibraltar = Jabal Tariq).
What is the origin of the name Tariq?
Tariq is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Tariq?
Tariq is pronounced “TAA-riq.”
Is Tariq a boy or a girl name?
Tariq is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Tariq a popular name right now?
Tariq has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1998.
How popular is the name Tariq?
In 2025, Tariq ranked #1599 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Tariq most popular?
Tariq was most popular in 1998, when about 514 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Tariq?
Names similar to Tariq include Rayan, Hamza, Yahya, Hassan, Idris.
What names go well with Tariq?
arabic names that pair well with Tariq include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.