Tariq
Tariq is a boys' name of Arabic origin meaning “morning star, he who knocks at the door.” It ranked #845 in the United States in 2025. Tariq is an Arabic name meaning 'morning star' or 'he who knocks at the door.
how do you pronounce Tariq?
TAH-rik
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what does Tariq mean?
The name Tariq means “morning star, he who knocks at the door.” It comes from the Arabic language tradition.
Tariq is an Arabic name meaning 'morning star' or 'he who knocks at the door.' It is the name of Surah At-Tariq in the Quran. Historically, Tariq ibn Ziyad was the Berber commander who led the Muslim conquest of Spain in 711 CE, giving his name to Gibraltar (Jabal Tariq).
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #845 |
| 2023 | #820 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Tariq?
- Tariq ibn Ziyad (Berber-Muslim commander)
- Tariq Ramadan (Swiss-Muslim scholar)
what names are similar to Tariq?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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