Tariq vs Karim

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 #819 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honorable, bountiful"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

✓ All Clear

Tariq Rank #1,405

Karim Rank #819

Karim is more popular, ranked #819 vs #1405 for Tariq.

Is Tariq or Karim more popular?

Karim is more popular, ranked #819 compared to Tariq at #1405 in the United States.

What do Tariq and Karim mean?

Tariq means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin). Karim means "honorable, bountiful" (Arabic origin).

Are Tariq and Karim boy or girl names?

Tariq is primarily a boy name. Karim is primarily a boy name.