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Tariq
OriginArabic
Meaning"the one who knocks at the door"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
GirlsUnranked
Below 5 births
Boys#1599
2025 SSA
About Tariq
A strong and confident name growing in popularity, in numerous spellings.
Tariq is also given to girls.
Pronounced tuh-REEK.
As of October 2026, Tariq ranked #1599 for boys in US births in 2025 and #12290 for girls in US births in 1998 SSA, peaked at #444 for boys in 1998.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,678 | 92 | 47.9 |
| 2015 | #1,676 | 94 | 49 |
| 2016 | #1,410 | 125 | 65.9 |
| 2017 | #1,292 | 141 | 76.2 |
| 2018 | #1,252 | 148 | 81.5 |
| 2019 | #1,467 | 119 | 66.3 |
| 2020 | #1,331 | 135 | 78.2 |
| 2021 | #1,371 | 135 | 77.2 |
| 2022 | #1,361 | 138 | 79 |
| 2023 | #1,313 | 146 | 85.4 |
| 2024 | #1,406 | 133 | 77.2 |
| 2025 | #1,599 | 107 | 62.6 |
World rankings
Tariq for boys
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