Amani vs Tariq

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amani

Girl #634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace, tranquility"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Arabic Swahili East African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#634
Total SSA Count
464
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
Nicknames
T, Riq

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amani Rank #634
Tariq Rank #1,405

Amani is more popular, ranked #634 vs #1405 for Tariq.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amani ___

  • Amani Grace
  • Amani Rose
  • Amani Faith
  • Amani Joy
  • Amani Nicole

Tariq ___

  • Tariq Hassan
  • Tariq Ibrahim
  • Tariq Malik
  • Tariq Amir
  • Tariq Rashid
  • Tariq Khalid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amani

Zara Imani Jabari Aaliyah Kofi

If you choose Tariq

Malik Amir Kareem Nadia Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amani or Tariq more popular?

Amani is more popular, ranked #634 compared to Tariq at #1405 in the United States.

What do Amani and Tariq mean?

Amani means "peace, tranquility" (Swahili origin). Tariq means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Amani and Tariq boy or girl names?

Amani is primarily a girl name. Tariq is primarily a boy name.

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