Vanessa Trump Reveals Personal Story Behind Daughter Kai's Name

Vanessa Trump, girlfriend of golf legend Tiger Woods, has shared the heartfelt story behind naming her daughter Kai Madison Trump, a name chosen in honor of Vanessa's grandfather, Danish jazz musician Kai Ewans, and meaning "ocean," a place Vanessa cherishes. Kai Trump, the eldest granddaughter of President Donald J. Trump, is an accomplished young golfer who has competed in tournaments such as the Nicklaus Junior Championship and has verbally committed to the University of Miami's women's golf team. Vanessa has opened up about the emotional challenges of helping Kai navigate the college selection process, expressing the desire for her daughter to find a school not too far away, which was balanced by Kai's choice of the University of Miami. Vanessa and Tiger Woods began dating privately in late 2024 and went public in March 2025, with their families often seen together at golf events, including where their children Kai and Charlie Woods both play golf. Kai is also a social media influencer with over 1.16 million YouTube subscribers, and she has publicly thanked her parents and President Trump for their support in her journey. Vanessa's role as a caring mother continues to resonate with the public alongside the media attention around her relationship with Tiger Woods.