Taariq

A boys’ name of Arabic origin, meaning morning star; one who knocks on the door.

Babies a year
7
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list

Taariq by the numbers

Taariq was given to 7 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.

Its American peak was 18 babies in 1999, making it a 1990s name.

Spelled almost the same

Other names in the records within a letter or two of Taariq. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.

  • Tariqmorning star or one who knocks36 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Tarikmorning star or one who opens the way65 in the US (2017)
  • Tyriqone who strikes with a spear; a form of Tariq43 in the US (2017)
  • Tafarione who is feared or respected7 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Taavibeloved; a form of David17 in the US (2017)
  • Tareqmorning star, glowing light3 in England and Wales (2025)

Sounds like Taariq

Names that are said the same way as Taariq, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.

  • Tarekone who opens or breaks56 in the US (2017)
  • Tarakstar3 in England and Wales (2025)

Other names that mean the dawn

Like Taariq, each of these has the dawn in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Albadawn; white472 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Vihaanmorning, dawn93 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Zoradawn203 in the US (2017)
  • Ahaanmorning or dawn24 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Calanbright; from calan dawn6 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Arushdawn or first ray of sun30 in the US (2017)

Other names that mean a star

Like Taariq, each of these has a star in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Novanew; a brightening star650 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Orionhunter; name of constellation and mythological figure1,047 in the US (2017)
  • Ariesthe ram; zodiac constellation260 in the US (2017)
  • Dhruvpole star, steadfast, immovable49 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Arabrings rain; the eagle constellation78 in the US (2017)
  • Dhruvafixed, immovable, the pole star7 in England and Wales (2025)

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