Tareq is of Arabic origin, meaning 'morning'. It is often used as both a given name and surname. In the Middle East, it is traditionally given to boys born in the early morning hours. The name has gained international popularity due to its unique sound and cultural significance.
The name Tareq has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past few decades, with a notable spike from 1990 onwards. The highest number of births recorded in any single year was 14 in 1991, and there have been several years since then with 12 or more births. However, there has been a recent decline in popularity, with only 5 births each in 2019 and 2020. Overall, there have been a total of 357 births named Tareq from 1980 to 2022.