Khaled vs Tariq

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Khaled

Boy #1,545 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal, immortal, everlasting"

Origin: Arabic (kh-l-d root)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic North African Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,545
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Khal, Khali

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

Khaled Rank #1,545
Tariq Rank #1,405

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 vs #1545 for Khaled.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Khaled ___

  • Khaled Mohammed
  • Khaled Ibrahim
  • Khaled Hassan
  • Khaled Ali
  • Khaled Yusuf
  • Khaled Omar

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 Khaled

Fatima Leila Omar Yusuf Amira

If you choose Tariq

Malik Amir Kareem Nadia Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khaled or Tariq more popular?

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 compared to Khaled at #1545 in the United States.

What do Khaled and Tariq mean?

Khaled means "eternal, immortal, everlasting" (Arabic (kh-l-d root) origin). Tariq means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Khaled and Tariq boy or girl names?

Khaled is primarily a boy name. Tariq is primarily a boy name.

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