Tariq is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #874 in 2004 with 201 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1998 with 514 births ranking #444. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 11.7%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 9,875 boys born was named Tariq. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.