Tariq vs Khalif

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 #3,782 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"successor, caliph"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim African American

✓ All Clear

Tariq Rank #1,405

Khalif Rank #3,782

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 vs #3782 for Khalif.

Is Tariq or Khalif more popular?

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 compared to Khalif at #3782 in the United States.

What do Tariq and Khalif mean?

Tariq means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin). Khalif means "successor, caliph" (Arabic origin).

Are Tariq and Khalif boy or girl names?

Tariq is primarily a boy name. Khalif is primarily a boy name.