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Tariq
BoyArabic· “night visitor; morning star”
- Meaning
- night visitor; morning star
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- tah-REEK
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,599
- US babies 2025
- 107
- Best rank
- #444 (1998)
- Peak year
- 1998
Meaning and origin of Tariq
Tariq is an Arabic name that means “night visitor; morning star”.
Tariq is an Arabic name meaning "night visitor" or "morning star." Al-Tariq is the title of a chapter of the Quran, where the word refers to a bright star that appears at night. Historically the name is linked to Tariq ibn Ziyad, the commander who led the Muslim crossing into Spain in the eighth century; Gibraltar takes its name from Jabal Tariq, "mountain of Tariq." The name is used throughout the Arabic-speaking and wider Muslim world, and it is also spelled Tarik. Short and sharp, the name has a confident sound.
Popularity over time
Tariq first appears in US Social Security records in 1963. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 14 different years, starting in 1991. Its best national rank was #444 in 1998, the same year it reached its highest count of 514 babies. In 2025, 107 babies were named Tariq, and it ranked #1,599 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,323 in 1980, #648 in 2000, #1,479 in 2010, and #1,599 in 2025. Of the 6,878 US boys named Tariq since records began, 29% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 1,927 babies. Since 2010, 1,955 more have been named Tariq.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Deshawn, Jaquan, Donte, Tyree, and Coleman.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Tariq ranked highest in Illinois, Michigan, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | #864 | 10 |
| Michigan | #1097 | 6 |
| Florida | #1118 | 12 |
| North Carolina | #1129 | 7 |
| New York | #1282 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Tariq is usually pronounced tah-REEK, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with T and ends in “-iq”.
Middle names for Tariq
A few middle names that flow with Tariq: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Tariq
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tariq mean?
Tariq is an Arabic name that means “night visitor; morning star”.
What is the origin of the name Tariq?
Tariq has Arabic roots. Tariq is an Arabic name meaning "night visitor" or "morning star." Al-Tariq is the title of a chapter of the Quran, where the word refers to a bright star that appears at night.
Is Tariq a popular name?
Not especially. Tariq ranked #1,599 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Tariq a boy or girl name?
Tariq is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Tariq?
Tariq is usually pronounced tah-REEK. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings