Morning star or one who knocks at the door
Derived from the Arabic name Tariq, it refers to a traveler who arrives at night or the morning star. It is famously associated with the historical figure who led the conquest of Spain.
Less common today
Tareek isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,347 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Umayyad commander who led the conquest of Visigothic Hispania
Known as Black Thought, lead MC of The Roots
Main character in the television series Power Book II: Ghost · Power
