Tariq vs Amar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tariq

Boy #1,405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Somali African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,405
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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Amar

Boy #1,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, eternal"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Arabic African French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,241
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Tariq Rank #1,405
Amar Rank #1,241

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 vs #1405 for Tariq.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tariq or Amar more popular?

Amar is more popular, ranked #1241 compared to Tariq at #1405 in the United States.

What do Tariq and Amar mean?

Tariq means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin). Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Tariq and Amar boy or girl names?

Tariq is primarily a boy name. Amar is primarily a boy name.

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