Tahriq
An Arabic masculine name meaning "one who sets something on fire".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tahriq. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tahriq today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tahriq births was 2000 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tahriq. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tahriq. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2000
5 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2000 SSA rank
#11,912
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Tahriq: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tahriq by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tahriq during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tahriq
The name Tahriq has its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the Middle East region during the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "tahriq," which means "to set on fire" or "to ignite." This connection to fire and passion reflects the cultural significance and symbolic meaning associated with the name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tahriq can be found in historical texts from the 9th century AD, during the Islamic Golden Age. It was a period of significant intellectual and cultural flourishing in the Middle East, and the name may have been influenced by the religious and philosophical teachings of that era.
In the realm of literature, the name Tahriq appears in several works of Arabic poetry and prose from the 10th to 12th centuries. These literary references suggest that the name was in use among certain communities and social circles during that time period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Tahriq. One of the earliest recorded figures was Tahriq ibn Abi Bakr (born around 820 AD), a renowned Arabic scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics.
Another prominent individual with the name Tahriq was Tahriq al-Andalusi (born in 1009 AD), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the Iberian Peninsula during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization. His work influenced the development of mathematics and astronomy in Europe.
In the 12th century, Tahriq al-Kindi (born in 1145 AD) was a celebrated Arabic poet and writer from Baghdad. His poetic works were widely acclaimed and celebrated the beauty of language and the human experience.
The name Tahriq also found its way into the annals of Islamic history with Tahriq ibn Husayn (born in 1187 AD), a prominent military leader and strategist during the Ayyubid dynasty. He played a significant role in the defense of the region against the Crusaders.
In more recent times, Tahriq al-Jaza'iri (born in 1920), an Algerian writer and intellectual, gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to the preservation of Arabic language and culture in North Africa.
People
Tahriq + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tahriq as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with T
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FAQ
Tahriq: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tahriq?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tahriq going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Tahriq a common name?
We classify Tahriq as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tahriq most popular?
The single biggest year for Tahriq was 2000, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tahriq is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tahriq in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tahriq a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tahriq in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tahriq still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tahriq in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tahriq can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Tahriq as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Tahriq on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.