Tariq
Pronunciation: [ t-ahr-EEK ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tariq first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 7 babies have been named Tariq in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tariq is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,359 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #20,359
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Tariq
Tariq is a girl name .
Is Tariq a boy or girl name? Tariq is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #20,359 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,405. Tariq is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tariq is currently ranked #20,359 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tariq include Tar, Tay, Taie, and Tarkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Tariq include Tariyah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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