UK boy's name
Tarick
An Arabic masculine name meaning "morning star" or "brilliant one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2001. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tarick is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tarick popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2001 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2587, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2001, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2001 to 2001. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Tarick is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Tarick. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2002 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tarick ranked #2587 for boys in England and Wales in 2001, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 4 boys were registered as Tarick.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tarick as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2587
2001
Births in 2001
4
Latest year
Peak year
2001
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Tarick mean?
The name Tarick is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, deriving from the word "tarik" which means "shining" or "bright." This name has been in use for centuries within the Middle Eastern and North African regions, particularly among Arab-speaking populations.
Historically, the name Tarick can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the rise of Islam and the expansion of the Arab empires. One of the earliest recorded uses of the name was in reference to Tariq ibn Ziyad, a Berber Muslim commander who led the Islamic conquest of the Iberian Peninsula in 711 AD. His name, Tariq, is a variant spelling of Tarick and has become legendary in Islamic history.
In the 12th century, the renowned Persian poet and philosopher Farid al-Din Attar mentioned a character named Tarick in his poetic masterpiece "The Conference of the Birds." This work is considered one of the finest examples of Sufi literature and has had a lasting influence on Persian and Islamic culture.
Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Tarick. One of the most famous was Tarick ibn Ziyad (670-720 AD), the aforementioned Berber military leader who played a pivotal role in the Islamic conquest of the Iberian Peninsula. Another prominent figure was Tarick al-Idrissi (1165-1251 AD), a renowned Moroccan geographer and cartographer who produced one of the most comprehensive maps of the known world during his time.
In the modern era, Tarick Higgins (1975-present) is an American professional basketball player who has played in several NBA teams, including the Chicago Bulls and the Golden State Warriors. Tarick Salmah (1973-present) is a Tunisian film director and screenwriter, known for his critically acclaimed works that explore social and cultural themes.
It is worth noting that while the name Tarick has its roots in the Arabic language, it has also gained popularity across various cultures and regions, particularly in the United States and Europe, where it may be spelled slightly differently, such as Tarik or Tarek.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tarick by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tarick was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #2587 | 4 | 1 |
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- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tarick: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tarick in the UK right now?
In 2001, Tarick was ranked #2587 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Tarick most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 4 babies registered as Tarick in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tarick?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "morning star" or "brilliant one".
How many people are called Tarick in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Tarick across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.