Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcome baby girl, reveal unique name

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have conveyed the exciting announcement of welcoming their first daughter together, introducing fans not only to their baby girl but also to her unique name.

Growing Family

The couple, who had been close friends for years before beginning a relationship in 2020, currently have three children. Their romance blossomed in the COVID-19 outbreak, and since then they have grown their family.

• In May 2022, they welcomed their first son, RZA Athelston Mayers.
  
• More than a year later, their second boy, Riot Rose Mayers, was born.
  
• Currently, the couple finally have a daughter completing the trio.
  
  

Big Reveal

On Wednesday, 24 September, Rihanna turned to social media to share the joyful news. She shared a photo holding her newborn, dressed in a pink onesie and lace booties, alongside another image showcasing a pair of miniature pink boxing gloves tied with ribbon.

The singer revealed that her daughter had actually come earlier in the month, on 13 September. As per Teen Vogue, the baby’s name—Rocki Irish Mayers—was chosen carefully and serves as a heartfelt tribute to her father’s stage identity.

Meaning Behind the Name

A$AP Rocky, born Rakim Mayers, is affectionately called as “Rocky” within the music world. By naming their daughter Rocki, with the spelling “i” rather than a “y,” the couple made a feminine twist on his name.

The boxing gloves in Rihanna’s upload may also be a playful reference to Rocky Balboa, Sylvester Stallone’s legendary character that introduced his Hollywood career, adding another symbolic layer of meaning to the name.

Rocky’s Wish

In an interview with Elle, announced the same day as the baby news, A$AP Rocky shared just how much he wanted a daughter this time.

“I hope it’s a girl. I really do. We’re praying for a girl,” he stated. “Our first time, we wanted to know the sex of the baby. The second time, we didn’t want to know. Third time, we don’t want to know until, you know.”

He went on to describe: “I feel like it’s going to be a girl. This pregnancy is so different from the other two. You can tell from the experience. I hope it’s a baby girl, man. I need that.”

Fans Still Waiting on Music

While the couple’s family life continues to dominate headlines, fans haven’t forgotten about their music profession. Rihanna hasn’t revealed a studio album since Anti in 2016, while Rocky’s last full-length project, Testing, launched in 2018.

Rocky even joked about the dominate headlines in the same Elle conversation:

“You know what we joke about?” he said with a smirk. “She’s like, ‘Yo, I ain’t gonna lie. Your fans might want to kick your a** as much as my fans wanna kick my a**. What saves me is that I’m pregnant most of the time.’”

FAQs:

Q1. Who are Rihanna and A$AP Rocky?
Rihanna is a globally renowned singer and businesswoman, while A$AP Rocky is a popular rapper and music producer. Together, they are one of the most recognized celebrity couples today.

Q2. How many children do Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have?
They currently have three children in total. Two sons, RZA and Riot Rose, and their newborn daughter, Rocki.