Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Taariq

Name: Popularity of the name Taariq in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Taariq, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#3,984 (1999)

Total Babies

285

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1988

First Year

2024

Last Year

1999

Peak Year

#3984

Peak Rank

285

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Taariq

Taariq first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1988, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 18 Taariqs were born — ranking #3,984 that year. As of 2026, Taariq ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 285 Taariqs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Taariq

Phonetically similar names — useful when Taariq is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Taariq

What does the name Taariq mean?

Taariq is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Taariq in 2026?

In 2026, Taariq ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Taariq most popular?

Taariq reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #3,984 that year with 18 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Taariq most popular?

Taariq has historically been most popular in New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Taariq.

Is Taariq a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Taariq is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Taariq?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Taariq include Elizah, Tivon, Neema. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Taariq

Taariq is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 285 births in the dataset. Taariq's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #3,984. Use the chart and map above to compare Taariq's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.