Kylie Jenner Reveals Son's Name: The Controversy Behind "Aire"

Kylie Jenner has finally revealed her son's name—almost one year after his birth—but a number of social-media users have shared that it has an unfortunate meaning in Arabic. The cosmetics entrepreneur, 25, gave birth to her son and second child in February 2022. After initially announcing that she and partner Travis Scott named their baby Wolf Webster, Jenner stated in March 2022 that the infant's name would no longer be Wolf.

In the months that followed, speculation about the child's name grew, leading many to wonder what the reality star had chosen. Finally, on Saturday, Jenner took to Instagram to share a series of photos featuring her son, revealing his name in a single-word caption: "AIRE." This announcement came as a surprise to many fans who had been eagerly awaiting the news.

Confirming the name, Jenner's mother, Kris, expressed her affection in the comments, stating, "I love you Aire Webster." According to Nameberry.com, "Aire" holds the meaning "lion of God" in Hebrew. However, while many celebrated the name, others pointed out that "Aire" has a less favorable interpretation in Arabic-speaking countries.

As friends and family flooded the comments section with love for the little one, some Instagram users highlighted the name's unintended connotation. Comments surfaced noting that "Aire" can awkwardly translate to "my penis" in Arabic, leading to humorous reactions from users. One user remarked, "God help her if she comes to the Middle East," while another quipped, "Whatever you do, don’t bring him to Lebanon, babe."

The name of Kylie Jenner's son has sparked a range of fan theories and speculation, especially since the reality star kept its details under wraps for so long. During an episode of "The Kardashians" in October, Jenner discussed her son's name change but did not reveal the new name at that time, leading to even more curiosity from fans.

Kylie reflected on the naming process, sharing that she thought it would come to them naturally. Just hours before they had to register the name, her sister Khloé suggested "Wolf," which they used momentarily until the decision was made to change it. Now, with "Aire" officially announced, Kylie seems unfazed by the surrounding controversy, acknowledging that her son's naming journey is simply "part of his story."