Tyriq
Tyriq is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
He who knocks at the door; night visitor or morning star.
Origin and history
Tyriq is a modern English spelling variant of the Arabic name Tariq. It carries the traditional meaning of 'he who knocks at the door' or 'night visitor,' which is also linked to the morning star in Islamic tradition. In the United States, it emerged as a contemporary variant in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
1,789 babies in the United States have been named Tyriq since 1880. It ranks #3025 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1733.
States where it is most popular
- FL (15.6 %)
- GA (12.7 %)
- NY (12.3 %)
- NC (9.6 %)
- PA (9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 589 |
| 2000-2010 | 655 |
| 2010-2019 | 351 |
| 2020-2029 | 194 |
Famous people named Tyriq
- Tyriq Stevenson: Athlete, Football Player
Fun facts
- The root name Tariq refers to At-Tariq, a chapter in the Quran symbolizing the bright night star.
- Tyriq reflects a late 20th-century phonetic adaptation popular in contemporary American naming trends.