Tariq is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #698 in 2007 with 40 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 72 births ranking #334. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 11.1%. In 2007, approximately 1 in every 8,284 boys born was named Tariq. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.