Tariq vs Maleek

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 #3,193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"owner, possessor"

Origin: Arabic

African-American Arabic West African Islamic

✓ All Clear

Tariq Rank #1,405

Maleek Rank #3,193

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

Is Tariq or Maleek more popular?

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

What do Tariq and Maleek mean?

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

Are Tariq and Maleek boy or girl names?

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