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Taariq

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Pronounced TAH-rik /ˈtɑː.rɪk/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic Tariq, 'one who knocks at the door by night' — and so the bright morning star that appears in the night sky. At-Tariq is the 86th chapter of the Quran. The name is also borne by Tariq ibn Ziyad, whose crossing gave Gibraltar its name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A star's name: Taariq is Arabic for 'the night-visitor', the morning star, and titles a chapter of the Quran (said 'TAH-rik'). We note that respectfully.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic Tariq, 'one who knocks at the door by night' — and so the bright morning star that appears in the night sky. At-Tariq is the 86th chapter of the Quran. The name is also borne by Tariq ibn Ziyad, whose crossing gave Gibraltar its name.

U.S. rank (2024)#13941 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1999

Total births (all-time)≈ 285

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Taariq spells Arabic Tariq with its long vowel written out. The word means 'one who knocks by night', and by extension the morning star that pierces the dark; At-Tariq is a chapter of the Quran, a link we note respectfully. History adds Tariq ibn Ziyad, the eighth-century commander whose landing gave Gibraltar — Jabal Tariq — its name. Bright, storied, and strong (said 'TAH-rik').

In the U.S. this spelling appears only rarely, behind Tariq. Rare spelling, celestial, and historic.

Did you know? Tariq means the one who comes knocking at night — and so the bright star that arrives in the dark. At-Tariq titles the Quran's 86th chapter, which we note respectfully. Tariq ibn Ziyad also gave Gibraltar its name: Jabal Tariq, 'Tariq's mountain' (said 'TAH-rik').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Taariq — Arabic Tariq; Quranic chapter At-Tariq; Tariq ibn Ziyad

Variations

TariqTarekTarik

Nicknames

TarRiq

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Taariq mean?

Taariq is Arabic for 'one who knocks by night' — the morning star. At-Tariq is the 86th chapter of the Quran, which we note respectfully.

How do you pronounce Taariq?

It's said TAH-rik /ˈtɑː.rɪk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Taariq a boy or girl name?

Taariq is a boy's name.

How popular is Taariq?

Taariq is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S.; Tariq is more common.