Tariq is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #781 in 2003 with 225 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 514 births ranking #444. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 25.0%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 8,779 boys born was named Tariq. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.