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Tarique

♂ Boy

Pronounced tuh-REEK /təˈriːk/Medium

Meaning: Tarique is a spelling of Tariq, an Arabic name meaning 'the one who knocks at the door' and, by extension, 'morning star' — the bright star that seems to knock at dawn. It honors Tariq ibn Ziyad, the eighth-century commander for whom Gibraltar is named, and we treat the name with respect.Medium

In 30 seconds: Tarique spells Tariq, Arabic for 'morning star' or 'he who knocks' (said 'tuh-REEK').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningTarique is a spelling of Tariq, an Arabic name meaning 'the one who knocks at the door' and, by extension, 'morning star' — the bright star that seems to knock at dawn. It honors Tariq ibn Ziyad, the eighth-century commander for whom Gibraltar is named, and we treat the name with respect.

U.S. rank (2023)#10674 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 337

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

Tarique is a spelling of the Arabic Tariq, 'he who knocks at the door', a name also read as 'morning star'. Its most famous bearer, Tariq ibn Ziyad, gave his name to Gibraltar (Jabal Tariq, 'mount of Tariq'). In the United States the -que spelling appeared among African-American and Muslim families.

As a boy's name it stayed rare, cresting in the late nineteen-nineties. The spelling can mislead an English reader, so we note the pronunciation with care.

Did you know? Tariq means 'the one who knocks' — and so also the morning star that seems to knock at the sky at dawn; Gibraltar itself is named for Tariq ibn Ziyad.

Overall data confidence 62%

References — Tarique — spelling of Tariq; Arabic 'morning star / he who knocks'

Variations

TariqTarikTareek

Nicknames

TariRique

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tarique mean?

Tarique is a form of Tariq, from Arabic meaning 'morning star' or 'he who knocks'.

How do you pronounce Tarique?

It's said tuh-REEK /təˈriːk/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Tarique a boy or girl name?

Tarique is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Tarique?

Tarique is rare in the U.S., seen most in the late nineteen-nineties.