Tarek
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Morning Star. Variant Of Tariq
- Origin
- Arabic
Tarek Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,256 baby boys have been named Tarek. The name peaked in 1996 with 64 US births that year (rank #1571). In 2024, ranked #4163 nationally — 2,592 places below its 1996 peak.
Top States for Tarek
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Tarek births are: California (257), New York (202), Texas (80).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Tarek
If you like Tarek's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
5-Letter Names Starting with T
Names with Tarek's exact length and starting letter: Taavi, Taban, Taber, Tabia, Tabor.
Quick Facts About Tarek
Variant Forms
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Compare Tarek to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Tarek against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).