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Hamza vs Tariq

Which is more popular?
Tariq is more popular than Hamza today: about 107 US babies were given the name Tariq in 2025, compared with 0 named Hamza.
HamzaTariq
Meaning lion; strong, steadfast night-visitor; morning star
Origin arabic arabic
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation HAM-za TAA-riq
Syllables 2 2
First appeared01963
Peak year2024 (565)1998 (514)
In 20250107
TrendRisingSteady
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Hamza Tariq
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeHamzaTariq
2020s 2,935 794
2010s 3,928 1,161
2000s 2,694 1,927
1990s 863 2,015
1980s 143 627
1970s 10 337
1960s 0 17

What does Hamza mean?

Commonly understood as 'lion', and also 'strong, steadfast'. Linked to the root h-m-z and to a plant with a sharp, pungent taste. Borne by Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, the Prophet's uncle, called 'Lion of God'.

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).

Frequently asked questions

Is Hamza or Tariq more popular?

Tariq is more popular than Hamza today: about 107 US babies were given the name Tariq in 2025, compared with 0 named Hamza.

What is the difference between Hamza and Tariq?

Hamza means lion; strong, steadfast (arabic origin), while Tariq means night-visitor; morning star (arabic origin).

Which name is older, Hamza or Tariq?

In US records, Hamza first appears in 0 and Tariq in 1963, so Hamza has the longer recorded history.