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Tarik
OriginTurkish, Bosnian variation of Tariq, Arabic
Meaning"the one who knocks at the door"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boys#3304
2025 SSA
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
About Tarik
This bold and straightforward name is a common variant of Tariq in Turkey and Bosnia and is used as an alternate spelling in Arabic-speaking countries.
In Arabic, Tariq was historically used in reference to a person who arrives at night and knocks on the door. In the desert, Bedouins would often travel in the night to avoid the heat.
Tarik is also given to girls.
Pronounced tah-REK.
As of October 2026, Tarik ranked #3304 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #797 in 1978.
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 | #2,457 | 52 | 27.1 |
| 2015 | #2,481 | 51 | 26.6 |
| 2016 | #2,472 | 52 | 27.4 |
| 2017 | #2,127 | 65 | 35.1 |
| 2018 | #3,512 | 32 | 17.6 |
| 2019 | #2,521 | 53 | 29.5 |
| 2020 | #3,126 | 37 | 21.4 |
| 2021 | #2,813 | 45 | 25.7 |
| 2022 | #3,403 | 35 | 20 |
| 2023 | #3,332 | 36 | 21 |
| 2024 | #3,377 | 35 | 20.3 |
| 2025 | #3,304 | 36 | 21.1 |
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Tarik for boys
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