After months of anticipation, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have revealed the name of their daughter: Saraayah Malhotra. The Bollywood couple, who welcomed their first child on July 15, 2025, shared the news on Instagram on Friday, November 28, accompanied by a picture of them holding their baby's feet. The post was captioned, "From our prayers, to our arms our divine blessing, our princess, Saraayah Malhotra".
The name Saraayah has captured the attention of fans, with many curious about its meaning and origin. According to the actors' team, the name is derived from Hebrew words, Sarah and Saraya, and it means 'God's princess'. Some reports suggest the name is a blend of Arabic, Sanskrit, and Hebrew influences, signifying purity, nobility, and divine light. Some speculate that the name is a combination of Sidharth and Kiara's names.
Kiara and Sidharth have always presented themselves with effortless elegance, maintaining a calm and warm persona despite their stardom. Saraayah seems to reflect these qualities perfectly: modern but not flashy, meaningful without being heavy, and blends seamlessly with their surname. "Saraayah Malhotra" has a gentle rhythm, like a line from a poem, and feels like an extension of who they are as a couple.
The couple has requested privacy as they embrace parenthood. In a note to journalists and photographers, they expressed gratitude for the love and wishes they have received and requested that this special time remain private, with "no photos please, only blessings".
Sidharth and Kiara's love story began in the limelight, meeting at the after-party of Lust Stories, but their romance blossomed while filming Shershaah. They married on February 7, 2023, in an intimate ceremony at Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
Professionally, Sidharth Malhotra was last seen in the romantic comedy Param Sundari opposite Janhvi Kapoor. Kiara was last seen in War 2 alongside Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR.
With the arrival of Saraayah, a new wave of baby-name trends is expected to emerge. The name's gentle sound and cross-cultural meaning carry both emotion and beauty, making it a likely choice for many new parents.
