Rihanna Welcomes First Daughter, Baby No. 3 with A$AP Rocky

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have welcomed their third child together — and the world just got a little brighter. 

On September 13, 2025, the power couple became parents to a baby girl, whom they named Rocki Irish Mayers. The announcement broke on September 24, via Rihanna’s Instagram, where she shared tender photos of her cradling the newborn and another image of tiny pink boxing gloves tied with ribbon. 

This marks Rihanna’s first daughter and the third child in their growing family. The new little one joins two older brothers: RZA, born in May 2022, and Riot (Rose), born in 2023.

Pregnancy Reveal: The Stage Was Set

If you thought this arrival might come as a surprise, think again — Rihanna and Rocky have made a spectacle of announcing big life moments. 

The pregnancy with baby number three was confirmed at the 2025 Met Gala, where Rihanna walked the red carpet in a pinstripe look with a dramatic hat, visibly showing her baby bump. 

A$AP Rocky, who co-chaired the gala, told reporters he was glad to show the world what they were “cooking up.” 

Before that, Rihanna had surprised fans during past events: for example, her second pregnancy was revealed during her 2023 Super Bowl halftime show. 

The Name: Rocki Irish Mayers

Choosing a name is always special, but the meaning behind Rocki Irish Mayers resonates deeply with her family story. 

Her middle name, Irish, is a nod to Rihanna’s Caribbean roots and often reflects how she has embraced her identity in public life.

Meanwhile, Rocki echoes her father’s stage name, Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers. It’s a sweet homage and keeps with the couple’s long-standing tradition of “R” names. 

Interestingly, A$AP Rocky once joked in an interview that they might name their baby Denzel, after Denzel Washington, regardless of gender — though in the end, Rocki was chosen. 

The Family Dynamic & Close Spacing

Rihanna and Rocky have mentioned that they intentionally wanted their children to be close in age, so the siblings might share experiences, grow up together, and build a tight bond. 

From what’s been shared publicly, RZA is already musically inclined — loving melody, books, and water. Riot, on the other hand, has a playful, energetic spirit, often waking up with squeals and wanting to sing. 

Rihanna has described how her two boys have distinct personalities and how she’s watched them adapt to the idea of a new sibling. 

A Supportive Partnership

In the months leading up to this announcement, Rihanna stood by Rocky’s side amid legal challenges. 

Earlier in 2025, he was facing firearms charges in Los Angeles; the verdict cleared him, and Rihanna was present throughout the trial. 

This new chapter arrives soon after that chapter closed, reinforcing the public perception of their close bond.

When asked how becoming a mother has changed her, Rihanna said that motherhood is “legendary.” She shared that once you become a mom, life before it becomes almost unrecognizable — in the sense that your desires, priorities, and identity shift in ways you can’t fully imagine until you live it. 

Public Reaction & Cultural Impact

The news of Rocki’s arrival was met with a flood of congratulations on social media from fans, peers, and fellow artists. 

It’s no surprise — Rihanna is not just a global music icon, but a style, beauty, and culture influencer. Every milestone she shares tends to ripple across popular culture.

This birth adds to her ever-growing legacy. Beyond her chart-topping hits and trailblazing in fashion and beauty (Fenty, Savage X Fenty, etc.), this expansion of her family is a deeply human moment — one that reminds us celebrities, too, balance fame and private life, joy and challenge.