Actors Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have publicly revealed the name of their daughter months after welcoming her into the world. The couple, who became parents earlier this year, announced their baby’s arrival on July 15 at Reliance Hospital in Mumbai and shared the news with fans the following day through a brief but heartfelt Instagram post.
Now, they have introduced her by name in a new photo that has quickly captured the internet’s attention.
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First glimpse shared along with the name announcement
In their recent Instagram post, Kiara and Sidharth revealed their daughter’s name. The announcement was accompanied by a tender image of the newborn’s feet, photographed against a soft green backdrop. The post was captioned, “From our prayers, to our arms… our divine blessing, our princess, Saraayah Malhotra सरायाह मल्होत्रा,” marking the first time the couple has shared any visual of their child. The post immediately drew widespread reactions, with colleagues from the film industry and fans filling the comments section with warm wishes and congratulations.
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The name “Saraayah,” which appears to be a personalised spelling chosen by the couple, aligns with variations of the name “Saraiyah,” commonly associated with the Hebrew name Sarai, meaning “princess” or “God’s princess.” Several naming sources list the name as one linked to grace and divinity, though the actors have not publicly commented on their inspiration behind choosing it.
A new chapter for the couple
As reported by Hindustan Times, after Saraayah’s birth, Kiara and Sidharth had requested privacy as they settled into parenthood for the first time. They also sent pastel pink boxes of sweets to members of the paparazzi as a gesture of thanks for respecting their space. The couple, whose relationship began during the making of Shershaah (2021), married in an intimate ceremony in 2023 after years of speculation surrounding their romance.
