Zayn Malik's fans were thrilled after his ex-girlfriend Gigi Hadid revealed his daughter's full name in celebration of her fourth birthday.
Model Post to Instagram On Thursday, she shared a flurry of photos from Khai's celebration, including a “Descendants”-themed scroll with her name, “Khai Malik,” inscribed on it.
Hadid has previously avoided mentioning her daughter's last name online, so the revelation excited many fans.
“Khai Malik stop crying 🥹,” one person commented.
“Watching 'Khai Malik' made me so happy!,” another wrote. “I can't believe she's 4 already!!! Happy birthday Kai Malik 💖💖.”
“Aww Kai Malik so cute 🥰🥺❤️🫰✨,” a third added.
Another photo shows the birthday girl and her mother standing next to a Yoda-themed birthday cake that reads, “May The FOURce Be With You.”
Kai wore pink cowboy boots for his special day.
Her outdoor party also featured a giant balloon arch and a blue inflatable slide.
Visitors were entertained by arts and crafts tables, with several visitors seen painting pictures on wooden picture frames.
Kai was seen adding sprinkles to the chocolate treats, and there also appeared to be an ice cream bar.
Hadid, 29, shared additional photos of her daughter riding a rainbow-coated pony, lounging on an ocean float and playing at an aquarium.
“Our daughter turned 4 today and we've been celebrating all week!!!” the Victoria's Secret Angel captioned the photo.
“She loves animals (fantasy and all), music, Baby Yoda, nature and bugs, Descendants, all things soft and miniature, and being in the water from dawn until dusk when she can. 🐬”
Hadid also described her daughter as “curious, adventurous, loving and extremely resourceful,” adding, “Kai, being your mommy is the greatest joy and honor of my life!!!!
“Thank you for the best 4 years of my life. You remind me to live each and every day to the fullest, in the most simple and beautiful way. Your potential is endless, my darling!!!! 🦄🪱🧁🪐🥑🧜♀️🐣🎸🏖️ Yoda is the best💚🩷.”
Malik, 31, also wrote a special birthday message to Kai. On Instagram He shared a photo taken at the beach on Thursday.
“Happy birthday to the most important person in my life. I love you more than words can express and am proud to call you my daughter,” he wrote.
The former One Direction member also expressed his gratitude to Kai, adding, “Four years ago today, my life changed forever. I wouldn't be who I am today without you.”
Malik and Hadid, who dated on and off from 2015 to 2021, welcomed Khai in 2020.
In October 2021, the former couple officially ended their relationship following allegations that the “Pillow Talk” singer punched Gigi's mother, Yolanda Hadid, during an argument.
He denied the allegations of physical contact but pleaded not guilty to harassing the former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” cast member.
Nearly three years after ending his relationship with Gigi, Malik admitted during an appearance on The Zach Sang Show in May that he wasn't sure “if I've ever really been in love.”
The former couple have maintained an amicable relationship while co-parenting their daughter.
The Guest-in-Residence founder has since been dating Bradley Cooper, and the pair have become serious over the past year, enjoying romantic getaways and affectionate dinners together.
