Tariq is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #644 in 2006 with 43 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 72 births ranking #334. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 19.4%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 7,450 boys born was named Tariq. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.