Tarik Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Tarik originates from Arabic, meaning 'morning star' or 'he who knocks at the door'. Its language path includes the original Arabic form Tariq and its transliterated forms. The name is associated with strength and leadership, particularly due to historical figures. It has no biblical relevance.
The name Tarik is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tarik has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Tarik' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4568th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1092nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1126th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1654th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2771st out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 15863rd out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Tarik' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tarik"
Pronunciation
/ˈtɑːrɪk/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Tarik comes from the Arabic root 't-r-k', meaning 'to strike' or 'to knock'. It is often associated with 'the morning star' or 'he who knocks at the door'.
Meaning
morning star; he who knocks at the door
Language Evolution
Tariq (Arabic), Tarik (Transliterated form in English)
Historical Usage
The name Tarik gained popularity in the Muslim world, especially during the medieval period, due to notable figures such as Tariq ibn Ziyad, the Berber general who led the Muslim conquest of Hispania in 711 AD.
Variants & Derivatives
Tariq, Tarek, Tarique
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tarik is perceived as a strong and charismatic name, popular in various cultures, especially in Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim communities worldwide.
Famous People
Tarik ibn Ziyad (historical figure), Tarik Cohen (American football player), Tarik O'Regan (British composer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tarik"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tarik"
"Tarik" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4568th of 7552 | 46 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1092nd of 10718 | 903 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1126th of 16616 | 1,349 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1654th of 24088 | 1,309 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2771st of 23106 | 538 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 15863rd of 19264 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Tarik" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
43.85% 1288th/2937 |
18.43% 642nd/3483 |
34.68% 1220th/3518 |
29.33% 1186th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
33.79% 1245th/3685 |
14.32% 641st/4475 |
26.65% 1384th/5194 |
24.95% 1576th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
34.55% 1583rd/4582 |
25.39% 1311th/5164 |
22.89% 1674th/7313 |
30.05% 2243rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
63.55% 2532nd/3984 |
53.58% 2404th/4487 |
47.80% 3261st/6822 |
50.32% 3158th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Tarik" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tarik"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tarik" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.