Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have officially become a family of five. The couple welcomed their third child, a daughter named Rocki Irish Mayers, on September 13, 2025. Rihanna announced the birth on Instagram on September 24, sharing the baby’s name and birth date.
The Instagram announcement featured two special photos. The first showed Rihanna holding her newborn daughter, who was wrapped in a pink blanket. The second image displayed tiny pink boxing gloves with ribbon ties. The simple caption read “Rocki Irish Mayers Sept 13 2025” followed by a pink bow emoji.
This marks the first daughter for the couple, who already have two sons. Their first child, RZA, was born in May 2022, and their second son, Riot Rose, arrived in August 2023. All three children now follow the family’s established naming pattern, with each name starting with the letter “R.”
The “R” name tradition runs deep in their household. Rihanna’s real name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, while A$AP Rocky was born Rakim Mayers. During a May 2025 appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Rocky confirmed that their third child would definitely have an “R” name, responding “For sure” when asked about continuing the tradition.
The couple first revealed they were expecting their third child at the 2025 Met Gala in May. A$AP Rocky, who served as co-chair of the event, told reporters at the time, “It feels amazing, you know. We were tired of holding that, and it was time to show the people what we was cooking up”.
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Their relationship timeline shows a pattern of public pregnancy announcements. Rihanna famously revealed her second pregnancy during her 2023 Super Bowl halftime performance, with Riot Rose being born later that year. The couple first made their relationship public in 2021, though they had been friends for years before dating.
In a recent Elle magazine interview published just one day before the birth announcement, A$AP Rocky had expressed his hope for a daughter, saying “I hope it’s a girl. I really do. We’re praying for a girl”. He also noted how different this pregnancy felt compared to their previous two.
The name “Rocki” appears to be a clear nod to her father’s stage name and real name, Rakim. The middle name “Irish” adds a unique element to the family’s naming tradition. Both parents have spoken about wanting a large, close-knit family in previous interviews.
At a Smurfs movie premiere in July, when asked how their sons felt about getting a new sibling, Rihanna told reporters “They’re delighted”. She also confirmed at that event that the new baby would continue the “R” name tradition, saying “It’s always going to be an R name.”
The couple has maintained relatively private family life, only occasionally sharing photos of their children on social media. They tend to make their biggest family announcements through high-profile events like the Super Bowl and Met Gala, creating memorable moments that capture global attention.
Professionally, both parents continue balancing their careers with family life. Rihanna runs her successful Fenty Beauty empire while also pursuing acting projects, including voice work in the recent Smurfs movie. A$AP Rocky continues his music career and has an upcoming album titled “Don’t Be Dumb” scheduled for release.
The arrival of baby Rocki comes after A$AP Rocky’s legal troubles earlier this year, when he faced firearms charges in Los Angeles. He was acquitted in February, with Rihanna consistently present during the trial and bringing their two sons to the closing arguments. This situation required significant attention from both parents.
With three young children, the couple now has the large family they’ve both expressed wanting. RZA is now 3 years old, Riot is 2, and newborn Rocki joins the household as their first daughter, completing what appears to be their desired family size for now. The announcement has generated widespread celebration from fans and the entertainment industry, with many celebrities and media outlets sharing their congratulations for the growing family.
