UK girl's name
Tarika
An Arabic feminine name meaning "path" or "way".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tarika is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tarika popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5061, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2006 to 2006. 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.
Tarika is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tarika. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tarika ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 girls were registered as Tarika.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tarika as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5061
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Tarika mean?
The name Tarika has its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "tarika," which means "star" or "guiding light." The name is thought to have been in use as early as the 5th century BCE.
In Hindu mythology, Tarika is associated with the goddess Tara, who is revered as the mother of liberation and the embodiment of enlightened wisdom. The name holds significant cultural and spiritual significance in the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Tarika can be found in the ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata. In this epic, Tarika is mentioned as the name of a female character, though little is known about her significance.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Tarika. One of the earliest was Tarika Devi, a 10th-century Hindu mystic and poet from modern-day Rajasthan, India. Her spiritual compositions are still revered and studied by scholars today.
Another prominent figure was Tarika Prasad Mukherjee (1868-1938), an Indian historian and educator who served as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta. His contributions to the preservation of Indian history and culture were widely recognized during his lifetime.
In the realm of literature, Tarika Samudrika (1920-2002) was a celebrated Bengali novelist and short story writer from West Bengal, India. Her works explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of women in a patriarchal society.
Moving to more recent times, Tarika Sammy (born 1972) is a renowned classical Indian dancer and choreographer from Trinidad and Tobago. She has been instrumental in promoting and preserving the art of Bharatanatyam dance on a global stage.
Lastly, Tarika Wilson (born 1975) is an American businesswoman and entrepreneur who co-founded the popular lifestyle brand Soul Cycle. Her innovative approach to fitness and wellness has earned her widespread recognition and success.
While the name Tarika has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, with individuals from diverse backgrounds embracing its meaning and significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tarika by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tarika 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 | #5061 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Tarika: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tarika in the UK right now?
In 2006, Tarika was ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tarika most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Tarika in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tarika?
An Arabic feminine name meaning "path" or "way".
How many people are called Tarika in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tarika 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.