Zayn Malik’s fans were thrilled when his ex-girlfriend, Gigi Hadid, revealed their daughter’s full name, Khai Malik, while celebrating her 4th birthday. Hadid took to Instagram to share photos from Khai’s Descendants-themed birthday party, including a scroll with her full name, which excited many fans who had been waiting for this information. The model had previously refrained from mentioning her daughter’s surname online, making this revelation a special moment for fans.
The birthday celebrations included a Yoda-themed cake with a “May The FOURce Be With You” message, as well as Khai wearing pink cowboy boots. The outdoor party featured a balloon arch, inflatable slide, pony rides, and an arts-and-crafts table where guests painted wooden picture frames. Khai was also seen enjoying an ice cream bar, adding to the fun and festive atmosphere of the party. Hadid shared additional photos of her daughter riding a pony with rainbow-colored hair and spending time at the aquarium, highlighting Khai’s love for animals and nature.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Hadid described Khai as curious, adventurous, loving, and witty, expressing her joy and pride in being Khai’s mother. She thanked her daughter for the best four years of her life and celebrated Khai’s unique interests and personality. Malik also shared a touching birthday message for Khai, expressing his love and pride for his daughter and reflecting on how becoming a father had changed his life forever. The ex-couple has maintained an amicable co-parenting relationship for Khai, despite their past relationship struggles.
Malik and Hadid welcomed Khai in 2020 after being in an on-and-off relationship from 2015 to 2021. The couple officially ended their romance in October 2021 following allegations of Malik making physical contact with Gigi’s mom during an argument, which he denied but pleaded no contest to harassing Yolanda Hadid. Nearly three years after their breakup, Malik revealed in May that he wasn’t sure if he had ever truly been in love during an interview, indicating some reflections on his past relationships.
Since their split, Hadid has moved on with Bradley Cooper, with the pair reportedly getting serious over the past year. They have been seen enjoying romantic getaways and PDA-packed dinners together, indicating a blossoming relationship between the model and the Guest in Residence founder. Despite their romantic entanglements with others, Malik and Hadid have remained focused on co-parenting their daughter, Khai, and creating a loving and supportive environment for her as they navigate the complexities of their past relationship.
