RIHANNA & ROCKY WELCOME BABY NO. 3 (ROCKI IRISH MAYERS)
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Welcome Baby No. 3: Meet Rocki Irish Mayers
Date of Birth & Announcement
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have officially welcomed their third child — a baby daughter named Rocki Irish Mayers, born on September 13, 2025.The announcement came via Rihanna’s Instagram, where she shared a photo of herself cradling the newborn and another image of baby shoes. Her caption simply read:
“Rocki Irish Mayers Sept 13 2025 "
Family & Naming Traditions
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Rocki joins her two older siblings: RZA Athelston Mayers (born 2022) and Riot Rose Mayers (born 2023).
- The name Rocki is seen by many as a nod to her father’s stage name, A$AP Rocky, by playing on “Rock.”
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The middle name Irish adds a lyrical contrast. While Rihanna and A$AP Rocky haven’t explicitly explained its full meaning, some media have speculated it could reflect Rihanna’s mixed heritage or simply a stylistic choice.
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The surname Mayers is their family name (A$AP Rocky’s real name is Rakim Mayers).
This name choice continues a pattern: all their children’s names begin with “R.” Rihanna has mentioned that the “R” naming tradition is one thing she and Rocky don’t argue over.
Pregnancy, Reveal & Public Reactions
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The pregnancy was first revealed publicly at the 2025 Met Gala, where Rihanna debuted her baby bump and Rocky was a co-chair of the event.
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Leading up to the birth, both remained relatively private, though Rocky in interviews had expressed hope for a daughter.
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In the Instagram comments on the announcement, A$AP Rocky affectionately referred to Rihanna and their children as his “lil ladies,” confirming how much he cherishes having daughters.
The public and fans responded with overwhelming love and congratulations. Many celebrated the symmetry and intention in their naming choices, and praised the couple for sharing the moment so elegantly.
Reflection & Significance
The arrival of Rocki Irish Mayers marks a new chapter for Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s family life. Beyond the celebrity gloss, this is a deeply personal moment — a mother and father naming and welcoming a child into their lives, with all the hopes, love, and meaning that entails.
The name Rocki bridges identity and homage — linking her directly to her father's artistic persona while carving her own niche. The middle name Irish adds depth and variation, suggesting that even within a naming “theme,” they’re not bound to rigid formulas.
As always, Rihanna’s public moments around her pregnancies have blended fashion, artistry, and personal storytelling. This birth announcement is no different — understated, graceful, and resonant with symbolic weight.
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