Tariq is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #461 in 2003 with 53 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 72 births ranking #334. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 47.2%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 5,651 boys born was named Tariq. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.