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Tariq vs Hamza

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.
TariqHamza
Meaning night-visitor; morning star lion; strong, steadfast
Origin arabic arabic
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation TAA-riq HAM-za
Syllables 2 2
First appeared19630
Peak year1998 (514)2024 (565)
In 20251070
TrendSteadyRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Tariq Hamza
198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

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

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).

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'.

Frequently asked questions

Is Tariq or Hamza 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 Tariq and Hamza?

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

Which name is older, Tariq or Hamza?

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