Tariq is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #583 in 1999 with 335 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 514 births ranking #444. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 86.1%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 5,732 boys born was named Tariq. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.