Is Tariq a boy's or girl's name?

Tariq is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 7 recorded births.

When was Tariq most popular?

Tariq reached its peak popularity in 1998 with 514 births that year. It is currently ranked #1406 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Tariq?

Tariq is currently ranked #1406 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 6,771 babies since 1963.

Tariq

An uncommon Arabic pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsArabicDeclining

#1406▼ 93in 2024

Meaning & Origin

The 86th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.

Tariq is a boy's and girl's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'he who knocks at the door' or 'morning star,' from the Quranic Surah At-Tariq, where the star that pierces the night sky is described. The name connects to the concept of something brilliant breaking through darkness.

Tariq also carries historical prestige through Tariq ibn Ziyad, the Umayyad general who led the Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula in 711 AD, giving his name to Gibraltar (Jabal al-Tariq, 'mountain of Tariq'). A name of stars and history.

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Popularity Over Time

Tariq was #874 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1406, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Tariq
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	687	#1356	▼
2010s	1,161	#1471	▼
2000s	1,927	#989	—
1990s	2,015	#832	▲
1980s	627	#1232	▲
1970s	337	#1839	▲
1960s	17	#4316	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(58 years, 1963–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Tariq
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	133	#1406	-13 (-8.9%)
2023	146	#1313	+8 (5.8%)
2022	138	#1361	+3 (2.2%)
2021	135	#1371	0
2020	135	#1331	+16 (13.4%)
2019	119	#1467	-29 (-19.6%)
2018	148	#1252	+7 (5.0%)
2017	141	#1292	+16 (12.8%)
2016	125	#1410	+31 (33.0%)
2015	94	#1676	+2 (2.2%)
2014	92	#1678	-17 (-15.6%)
2013	109	#1498	-6 (-5.2%)
2012	115	#1446	+8 (7.5%)
2011	107	#1508	-4 (-3.6%)
2010	111	#1479	-4 (-3.5%)
2009	115	#1455	-2 (-1.7%)
2008	117	#1432	-28 (-19.3%)
2007	145	#1221	-29 (-16.7%)
2006	174	#1047	+2 (1.2%)
2005	172	#1002	-29 (-14.4%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Tariq as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Tariq has also been given to 7 girls in the U.S. since 1998.

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Total births

1998

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Frequently Asked

Can Tariq be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Tariq is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1406. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1963–2024) · Methodology