Tariq is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #572 in 2004 with 44 recorded births. This places Tariq in the top 12% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 72 births ranking #334. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 22.2%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 7,011 boys born was named Tariq. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.