Maleek vs Tariq

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maleek

Boy #3,193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"owner, possessor"

Origin: Arabic

African-American Arabic West African Islamic

✓ 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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Maleek Rank #3,193

Tariq Rank #1,405

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 vs #3193 for Maleek.

Is Maleek or Tariq more popular?

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 compared to Maleek at #3193 in the United States.

What do Maleek and Tariq mean?

Maleek means "owner, possessor" (Arabic origin). Tariq means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Maleek and Tariq boy or girl names?

Maleek is primarily a boy name. Tariq is primarily a boy name.