Tariq - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Tariq \t(a)-riq\ is pronounced TAHR-ik. It is of Arabic origin, and its meaning is "evening caller". Historical: the Islamic military leader (eighth century) who conquered Spain for the Moors.

Tariq has 6 variant forms: Tareek, Tarek, Tareq, Tarick, Tarik and Tarique.

Baby names that sound like Tariq are Daric, Deriq and Darriq.

Tariq is a very rare male first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Tariq. Click here to compare Tariq with related baby names.