Tariq
Tariq is a boys' name of Arabic origin meaning “morning star, he who knocks at the door.” Tariq is an Arabic name meaning 'morning star' or 'he who knocks at the door.'
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how do you pronounce Tariq?
TAH-rik
where does the name Tariq come from?
From an Arabic root meaning to knock, giving the senses of messenger, night visitor or morning star.
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?
Tariq has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 15 years since 1991. It peaked at #444 in 1998, and ranked #999 in 2005.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2005 | #999 |
| 2004 | #871 |
| 2003 | #775 |
| 2002 | #738 |
| 2001 | #689 |
| 2000 | #646 |
| 1999 | #580 |
| 1998 | #444 |
| 1997 | #729 |
| 1996 | #799 |
| 1991 | #930 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Tariq fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Tariq
Tariq ibn Ziyad, the commander who led the Muslim conquest of Spain in 711, gave his name to Gibraltar, Jabal Tariq.
who are famous people named Tariq?
- Tariq ibn Ziyad (Berber-Muslim commander)
- Tariq Ramadan (Swiss-Muslim scholar)
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what names go well with Tariq?
Sibling names that share Tariq's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Tariq
What does the name Tariq mean?
Tariq means “morning star, he who knocks at the door”.
What is the origin of the name Tariq?
Tariq comes from the Arabic naming tradition.
How popular is the name Tariq?
Tariq ranked #999 in the US in 2005, according to Social Security data.
Is Tariq a boy or girl name?
Tariq is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Tariq?
Tariq is pronounced TAH-rik, with 2 syllables.
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