Akeem vs Tariq

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akeem

Boy #1,483 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise, insightful"

Origin: Arabic (from Hakim)

African-American West African Arabic Nigerian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Somali African American

45 High Risk

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Akeem Rank #1,483

Tariq Rank #1,405

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 vs #1483 for Akeem.

Is Akeem or Tariq more popular?

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 compared to Akeem at #1483 in the United States.

What do Akeem and Tariq mean?

Akeem means "wise, insightful" (Arabic (from Hakim) origin). Tariq means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Akeem and Tariq boy or girl names?

Akeem is primarily a boy name. Tariq is primarily a boy name.