Tariq vs Malik

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 #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

✓ All Clear

Tariq Rank #1,405

Malik Rank #430

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #1405 for Tariq.

Is Tariq or Malik more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Tariq at #1405 in the United States.

What do Tariq and Malik mean?

Tariq means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Tariq and Malik boy or girl names?

Tariq is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.