Tariq is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #590 in 2005 with 45 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 72 births ranking #334. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 25.0%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 6,877 boys born was named Tariq. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.