One on whom the sun rises; radiant
Derived from the Arabic root 'sh-r-q', which relates to the rising sun and the east. It carries the connotation of being bright, radiant, or illuminated by the morning light. It is a name that suggests a new beginning or a shining personality.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Shariq in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Indian Urdu novelist and writer
