At a Glance
- Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara welcomed daughter Mikey Moon Trainor via surrogate on January 18, 2026
- Sons Riley, 4, and Barry, 2, selected the newborn’s middle name, Moon
- The couple shared the first photos in a seven-image Instagram carousel on January 20, 2026
- Why it matters: The reveal shows how the family involved their older children in the surrogacy journey and naming process
Meghan Trainor has given her sons a special role in welcoming their baby sister. The pop star, 32, and husband Daryl Sabara, 33, announced the arrival of daughter Mikey Moon Trainor after a surrogate birth, crediting their boys with picking her middle name.
Family-Chosen Middle Name
In a joint Instagram post, Trainor explained how Riley and Barry contributed to the newest addition’s identity:
- Riley, 4, and Barry, 2, “got to choose her middle name,” according to the caption
- The couple wrote, “We are over the moon in love with this precious girl. Riley and Barry have been so excited, they even got to choose her middle name”
The name Moon appears throughout the announcement, reinforcing the family’s excitement.
Birth Announcement Details
Trainor and Sabara shared the news on January 20, 2026, two days after the birth. Key facts from the post:
- Birth method: Surrogacy on January 18, 2026
- Photos shared: Seven images, starting with skin-to-skin contact between Trainor and Mikey
- Siblings featured: Second photo shows Riley and Barry greeting their sister
- Parent selfie: Final image captures Trainor and Sabara holding Mikey
The caption thanked the surrogate, doctors, nurses, and support team “who made this dream possible.”
Surrogacy Decision
The couple revealed they had “endless conversations with our doctors” before choosing surrogacy. Their statement emphasized safety:
> “We had endless conversations with our doctors in this journey and this was the safest way for us to be able to continue growing our family.”
Trainor has previously spoken about health complications after her first two pregnancies, though those details were not repeated in this announcement.
Expanding the Trainor-Sabara Household
Mikey Moon joins big brothers:
- Riley, born in 2021
- Barry, born in 2023
The Spy Kids actor also posted several images to his Instagram Stories, echoing the family’s joy.
Looking Ahead
Trainor ended the caption with plans to enjoy private family time:
> “We are going to enjoy our family time now, love you all.”
The couple wed in December 2018 on Trainor’s 25th birthday.
