Tariq

Tariq is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “morning star.” In 2024 it was given to 133 boys in the United States.

Tariq at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“morning star”
Pronunciation
/tæɹɪk/

About the name Tariq

Tariq belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “morning star” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Tariq first appears in Social Security records in 1963. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #444 in 1998, and in 2024 133 babies received the name — 6,771 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tariq in US records

First recorded (US)
1963
Best US rank
#444 in 1998
Peak year
1998
Babies named Tariq in 2024
133
Total since 1880
6,771

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tariq mean?

Tariq means “morning star” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Tariq a boy or girl name?

Tariq is a boy name. In 2024, 133 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Tariq?

Tariq comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Tariq?

Tariq first appears in US records in 1963. Its best-ever ranking was #444 in 1998, and 133 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Tariq?

Tariq is pronounced /tæɹɪk/ (IPA).

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