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Tareq

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAH-rek /ˈtɑː.rɛk/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of the Arabic Tariq, 'the morning star; one who knocks at the door by night.' At-Tariq is a chapter of the Quran; borne by the commander Tariq ibn Ziyad. Handled respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A luminous Arabic name: Tareq means 'the morning star' (said 'TAH-rek'). Storied and rare.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA spelling of the Arabic Tariq, 'the morning star; one who knocks at the door by night.' At-Tariq is a chapter of the Quran; borne by the commander Tariq ibn Ziyad. Handled respectfully.
U.S. rank (2022)#7703 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 357

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119802022

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

Tareq is a spelling of the Arabic Tariq, 'the morning star; one who knocks at the door by night.' At-Tariq is a chapter of the Quran, and the name is borne by the commander Tariq ibn Ziyad — storied and dignified, rare in the U.S. (said 'TAH-rek').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, luminous, and storied.

Did you know? Tareq spells the Arabic Tariq, 'the morning star; one who knocks by night' — At-Tariq is a Quran chapter, and Tariq ibn Ziyad a famed commander (said 'TAH-rek').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Tareq — Arabic Tariq 'morning star'; At-Tariq (Quran)

Variations

TariqTarikTareck

Nicknames

TarRek

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tareq mean?

Tareq spells the Arabic Tariq, 'the morning star; one who knocks by night'; At-Tariq is a chapter of the Quran.

How do you pronounce Tareq?

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

Is Tareq a boy or girl name?

Tareq is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Tareq?

Tareq is a rare name in the U.S.

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