Tariq
A boys’ name of Arabic origin, meaning morning star or one who knocks.
Tariq by the numbers
In 2025, 36 babies in England and Wales were named Tariq. In the US, 141 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given noticeably more often in England and Wales than in the US.
Its American peak was 514 babies in 1998, making it a 1990s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Tariq. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- 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)
- Tareqmorning star, glowing light3 in England and Wales (2025)
- Taariqmorning star; one who knocks on the door7 in the US (2017)
- Tarin5 in the US (2017)
- Torinstern; thunder; a form of Torsten36 in England and Wales (2025)
Sounds like Tariq
Names that are said the same way as Tariq, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.
Other names that mean the dawn
Like Tariq, each of these has the dawn in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
Other names that mean a star
Like Tariq, 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)
Names about as common as Tariq
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