Tariq vs Akeem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tariq

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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Boy #1,483 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise, insightful"

Origin: Arabic (from Hakim)

African-American West African Arabic Nigerian

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Tariq Rank #1,405

Akeem Rank #1,483

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

Is Tariq or Akeem more popular?

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

What do Tariq and Akeem mean?

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

Are Tariq and Akeem boy or girl names?

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