Celebrity fashion designer Veekee James and her husband, Femi Atere, have welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Eliana Adeife Atere.

The couple announced the birth of their daughter in a video shared on Instagram on Wednesday, expressing excitement over the newest addition to their family.

Explaining the meaning behind the child’s name, they said “EL” means God, while “ANA” means “He has answered,” adding that the full meaning translates to “My God has answered.”

They also referenced the Bible verse, 1 Samuel 1:27, which says, “For this child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him.”

According to the couple, baby Eliana was born on May 2, 2026.

Veekee James and Femi Atere got married in February 2024 in a ceremony that attracted widespread attention on social media and within the entertainment industry, after announcing their engagement in December 2023.