Tareq
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tareq first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 357 babies have been named Tareq in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tareq is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,039 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,039
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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About the Name Tareq
Tareq is a boy name .
Tareq is currently ranked #8,039 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tareq include Tar, Tay, Taie, and Tarkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Tareq include Tarek . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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