Will my child share the name Tarik with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Tarik per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Tarik in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Tarik becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Tarik is declining: down 1,289 places since 2020, to #5,137 in 2025. It peaked at #680 in 1996.

Is Tarik a good choice for a distinctive name?

Tarik is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Tarik a popular baby name in the United States?

Tarik does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Tarik is a distinctive choice, ranked #5137 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Tarik in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Tarik

Tarik is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1404 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #680 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Tarik is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Tarik in their class.