Vanessa Morgan Reveals Her Newborn Baby Girl's Name: 'Been Enjoying All the Baby Snuggles'

Mar. 15, 2025

Vanessa Morgan and James Karnik and daughter Kaia.Photo:Unspoken Photography

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Vanessa Morganreveals her daughter’s name!

Kaia Autumn Skye, her first child with boyfriend James Karnik, was born on Saturday, July 27, the actress, 32, announced in a Wednesday, Aug. 21Instagram post. Morgan previously shared a TikTok video revealing Kaia’s arrival on Aug. 1 but held off on sharing more details until now.

Morgan shares her3-year-old sonRiver with ex-husband Michael Kopech.

In another photo, Karnik is seen holding the infant in his arms as Morgan sits beside them. Kaia was dressed in an adorable outfit that included a polka dot skirt and a lace-trimmed long-sleeve shirt.

One more photo shows Morgan giving Karnik a kiss on his cheek as she wraps her arms around his neck and Kaia’s back.

Vanessa Morgan and James Karnik, daughter Kaia and son River.Unspoken Photography

The Instagram carousel concluded with a sweet photo of the four. Morgan and Karnik gave each other a peck, while Kaia slept against her father’s chest and River smiled directly at the camera.

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Several friends and followers commented on the family’s new addition. Morgan’sRiverdalecostarSkeet Ulrichwrote, “Such a beautiful family ❤️❤️.”

HerWild CardscostarGiacomo Gianniottiadded, “Congrats to the new member of the happy family ❤️❤️.”MargauxcostarMadison Pettiscommented, “So precious 🥹.”

Vanessa Morgan and son, River.Vanessa Morgan/ Instagram

Vanessa Morgan/ Instagram

“The famous hot dad walk while leaving the hospital didn’t disappoint,” she wrote.

“Ok fine, knock me up again 😂🤰🏽,” she joked in her caption, resharing the video on her Instagram.

Karnik posted the same video on hisInstagram Storiesalongside the caption, “Little did yall [sic] know my girl was waiting for this video/moment since we first found out.”

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After welcoming River in January 2021, Morgan spoke to PEOPLE in November 2021 about the parenting advice she received from her formerRiverdalecostar,Mark Consuelos, and his wife,Kelly Ripa.

source: people.com