The baby name Tariqa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /tˤaˈriːqa/ — tah-REE-kah.
Tariqa is Arabic in Origin.
The baby name Tariqa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /tˤaˈriːqa/ — tah-REE-kah.
Tariqa is Arabic in Origin.
Ṭarīqa (طريقة) is an Arabic feminine noun meaning “way, path, or method,” and in Islamic mysticism it denotes a Sufi brotherhood or spiritual path. As a given name, Tariqa leverages this symbolism - suggesting a life course, discipline, or guiding way - rather than referencing a historical personage. Through Arabic influence, the word is familiar across Persian, Urdu, and Swahili, aiding recognition beyond the Arab world.
As a personal name, Tariqa sees modern usage among Muslim communities in North Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and East Africa, with occasional adoption in the diaspora. Spellings vary by transliteration: Tariqah, Tareeqa, Tareqa, and, more rarely, Tarika. Note that Tarika without the q often reflects a distinct Sanskrit name meaning “star” or “she who helps cross over.” Tariqa is also separate from the masculine Arabic name Tariq (Ṭāriq), “night visitor/morning star.”
Tariqa is an uncommon pick. There are only 14 recorded uses of it in our data, from 6 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,686 | 6 | 28,008 |
Tariqa is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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