Rihanna is gearing up to welcome her third baby, and her latest social media post has fans convinced she’s expecting a mini-me girl.
The superstar, 37, first confirmed her pregnancy at the 2025 Met Gala and is already a mother to two sons, Riot, 2, and RZA, 3, with longtime partner ASAP Rocky.
Since the announcement, fans have been buzzing over the possibility of a baby girl — though Rihanna hasn’t confirmed or denied the gender yet.
On Wednesday, she fueled the speculation with an Instagram post sharing the cover of HOMMEGIRLS Volume 14.
Rihanna graced the cover wearing a green plaid shirt and pink cargo shorts, her baby bump on full display.
‘HOMMEGIRLS VOLUME 14 feat. my next fashion killa,’ Rihanna captioned the post.
Rihanna is gearing up to welcome her third baby, and her latest social media post has fans convinced she’s expecting a mini-me girl; (pictured September 9)
On Wednesday, she fueled the speculation with an Instagram post sharing the cover of HOMMEGIRLS Volume 14
Fans were quick to weigh in and speculate about the new arrival.
‘Does it mean you’re getting your baby gurrrrrrrrl?!’ one asked.
Referencing Rihanna’s Fenty fashion label, another wrote excitedly, ‘We’re getting a babygirl fenty!’
A third added, ‘it’s like a gender reveal.’
Earlier this week, a professional baby names consultant tried to predict what name the music superstars might choose for their child on the way.
Colleen Slagen told DailyMail.com exclusively that if she had to bet on Rihanna’s baby name, her money would be on something ‘edgy, unexpected, and music-inspired.’
In June, the singer–songwriter appeared to confirm that she’s expecting her first girl, which helped narrow down the options.
‘My top guesses are Rox, Roby, Rio and Rae,’ Slagen said, adding that Rihanna’s real first name, Robyn, could even inspire a play on words. ‘Using Roby or just Ro for a girl as a nod to her own name would be so cool.’
Fans were quick to weigh in and speculate about the new arrival
Rihanna graced the cover wearing a green plaid shirt and pink cargo shorts, her baby bump on full display
In July, Rihanna herself has confirmed that the first letter is already chosen.
‘It’s always going to be an R name. That’s the one thing me and Rocky don’t fight over,’ the soon-to-be mom of three told Entertainment Tonight.
The admission makes it clear the tradition that started with RZA and Riot is set to continue.
Slagen, the author of Naming Bebe: An Interactive Guide to Finding a Baby Name You Love, isn’t the only one predicting bold.
A new VegasInsider study has revealed that Rebel is currently the top contender for Rihanna’s next baby name.
‘Rihanna and A$AP Rocky didn’t go subtle with their first two baby names — RZA, a nod to Wu-Tang Clan, and Riot, a bold, in-your-face choice that fits perfectly in hip-hop culture,’ a spokesperson told the outlet.
‘Both names are short, punchy, and carry serious cultural weight. No surprise, then, that the odds for Baby #3 are starting to center around another name that fits that same mold. Based on a full analysis of Rihanna’s lyrics, we’re talking thousands of words across dozens of tracks, one name keeps showing up with the right mix of edge and meaning: Rebel.’
Earlier this week, a professional baby names consultant tried to predict what name the music superstars might choose for their child on the way while speaking exclusively to the Daily Mail; seen in July with sons Riot (L) and RZA (R)
According to VegasInsider, other names in the mix include Rogue, Ryder, and Royal, but Rebel currently leads both ‘stylistically and statistically.’
When asked which ‘R’ name scream cool, powerful, and maybe a little dangerous, Slagen didn’t hesitate to share her best guesses.
‘Rebel, Rad, Rasta, and Renegade,’ she predicted.
She also believes music will continue to inspire the couple’s choices.
‘I wouldn’t be surprised if they picked a name inspired by A$AP Rocky himself…either a play on his real name (Rakim) or one of his songs.’
And while edgy names may be expected, Slagen says Rihanna could pull from her Caribbean roots, too.
‘Raeni, meaning queen, or Requiem are two R names I could see for them,’ she suggested.
Professional baby name consultant and TikTok star Colleen Slagen told DailyMail.com that if she had to bet on Rihanna’s baby girl’s name, her money would be on something ‘edgy’
‘My top guesses are Rox, Roby, Rio and Rae,’ Slagen said, adding that Rihanna’s real first name, Robyn, could even inspire a play on words (pictured with A$AP Rocky in June 2025)
As for classic or traditional names? Don’t hold your breath.
‘Rihanna could flip something traditional, maybe Ricki or Robbie, or even a biblical name like Ruth — but I still think she’ll go unexpected,’ Slagen explained.
Slagen and the VegasInsider data team both agree that Rihanna won’t settle for anything ordinary.
‘I don’t think you will know someone with this name,’ Slagen insisted.
If past choices are any indication, she’s probably right.
Rihanna is due to give birth this fall, sometime between September to November.
