Tariq

Meaning of Tariq

Tariq means "night visitor" or "morning star". It also refers to someone who knocks or strikes.

Tariq has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Tariq

After ranking as high as #647 in 2000, Tariq has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Tariq

• Tariq Abdul-Wahad
  Former professional basketball player
• Tariq Ali
  British-Pakistani writer and filmmaker
• Tariq Aziz
  Pakistani television host
• Tariq Ramadan
  Swiss Islamic scholar
• Tariq Woolen
  American football cornerback

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Questions about the name Tariq

What does the name Tariq mean?

Tariq means tariq means "night visitor" or "morning star". it also refers to someone who knocks or strikes, and it comes from Arabic origins.

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

Tariq is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Tariq?

Tariq did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Tariq most popular?

Tariq peaked at #647 in 2000.