Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcome their third child, a daughter Rocki Irish Mayers
The singer announced the birth on Instagram, sharing the infant's name and birth date.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have welcomed their third child, a daughter named Rocki Irish Mayers, born Sept. 13, 2025. The couple announced the news on Instagram, where Rihanna posted a photo of herself cradling the infant and confirmed the newborn's name and birth date in the caption: "Rocki Irish Mayers Sept 13 2025." The post marks the couple's first public confirmation of the baby's arrival since word began circulating earlier this year.
In May, Rihanna revealed she was pregnant with a third child while stepping out in New York City, later sharing more glimpses of her pregnancy journey as she prepared for awards season and fashion moments. The singer’s Met Gala appearance became one of the defining moments of her pregnancy, as she arrived in a deconstructed Marc Jacobs suit and, at various points, teased whether she was carrying more than one baby. Social media quickly buzzed over whether the ensemble signaled twins, a conversation that echoed the couple’s history of playful speculation about their growing family. The fashion moment stood alongside remarks that the couple have long kept certain aspects of their private life in check while embracing public moments as part of Rihanna’s career comeback.
The couple’s third child arrives as Rihanna and Rocky have maintained a high-profile relationship since they began dating in 2020 after years of friendship. They are already parents to two boys: RZA, born in 2022, and Riot, born in 2023. The addition of Rocki Irish Mayers extends a family that has been in the spotlight since the duo first entered into a serious relationship and started discussing family plans publicly in the mid-2020s. The brothers’ names reflect the couple’s penchant for the letter "R" in their children’s names, a point Rihanna herself has acknowledged in past interviews about the family’s naming pattern.
In the months leading up to the birth, Rocky teased the possibility of a girl in the family when he spoke with reporters at red-carpet events and film premieres. At one notable moment during a Smurfs premiere in 2023, an Entertainment Tonight reporter asked whether he was hoping for a girl, to which Rocky responded, "It is, man. It is." He then playfully held up a Smurfette doll and added that the baby could be a girl, before clarifying the joke and laughing off the moment. Rihanna joined in the lighthearted banter, joking during a Met Gala appearance about being pregnant with a "Smurfette" and doubling down on the "Papa Smurf" possibility, underscoring the couple's comfort with playful public exchanges about family.
The moniker Rocki, short for Rocki Irish Mayers, signals the couple’s ongoing preference for names beginning with the letter "R." Rihanna addressed the topic directly in interviews from earlier years, noting that names for their children would likely start with the same letter. The Instagram post announcing the newest addition emphasized the personal significance of the name choice for the family, though the couple have yet to reveal further details about the baby’s arrival and early life. The post also contained a candid glimpse into the couple’s family dynamic, as Rihanna has balanced motherhood with a demanding career that spans music, fashion, beauty, and entertainment ventures.
Rihanna and Rocky have navigated parenthood in the public eye while cultivating careers that consistently intersect with fashion and popular culture. The couple first drew widespread attention for their relationship in 2020, following years of friendship, and have since become one of the most watched power couples in the entertainment world. The arrival of their third child adds a new chapter to a story that has included fashion milestones, award-season appearances, and a steady stream of headlines about family life. Rihanna’s Instagram reveal offered fans a rare, unfiltered moment that showcased the intimate side of a global superstar known for her privacy when she wants it, while also providing a direct confirmation of the family’s latest member.
For now, the family is shielded from the kind of routine media frenzy that accompanies every public moment in Rihanna’s life, with public appearances tapering as she continues to balance motherhood with ongoing creative work. The couple have not announced any plans for public appearances or releases in the immediate future, and representatives have not shared further details about the newborn’s early days. As fans celebrate the newest arrival, observers will watch how Rihanna and Rocky incorporate this addition into both their personal life and their public-facing careers, a balance they have managed since their relationship began and one that continues to define their presence in the culture and entertainment landscape.
The announcement comes just months after Rihanna’s return to music and the spotlight following a period focused on fashion ventures and family life. With three children now in the family fold, the couple’s dynamic continues to evolve, reflecting broader conversations about parenthood in the modern celebrity era. While details about Rocki Irish Mayers’ birth and early life remain closely held, the public will no doubt look for updates on milestones in the parents’ careers and how their latest addition fits into a broader narrative about Rihanna’s artistic evolution and A$AP Rocky’s ongoing influence in music and fashion.