Elon Musk's 14 Children: The Full, Updated List Of Names, Mothers, And Unique Meanings In 2025
The world's most prolific billionaire, Elon Musk, has continued to expand his famously unconventional family, with the latest reports in 2025 confirming he is now a father of 14 children with four different women. This complex and rapidly growing family tree is a reflection of Musk's public stance on the importance of a high birth rate for the future of civilization. The most recent and highly publicized news involves conservative commentator Ashley St. Clair, adding a new chapter to the saga of the Musk dynasty.
As of late 2024 and early 2025, the total number of children has been consistently reported as 14, though not all names have been publicly confirmed or are widely known. This article provides the most current and comprehensive breakdown of every known child, their mother, and the unique circumstances surrounding their birth, from the tragic loss of his firstborn to the deliberately obscure names of his youngest.
The Mothers and the Children: A Complete Family Profile (Updated 2025)
Elon Musk has fathered 14 children with four women: his first wife, Canadian author Justine Wilson; musician and artist Grimes (Claire Boucher); Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis; and conservative commentator Ashley St. Clair. This section details the complete biography of each mother and the list of their children with the billionaire.
Justine Wilson: The First Wife and Mother of Six
- Full Name: Jennifer Justine Musk (née Wilson)
- Born: September 2, 1972 (Age 53 as of late 2025)
- Occupation: Canadian Author, specializing in dark urban fantasy novels like Bloodangel and Lord of Bones.
- Relationship with Musk: Married from 2000 to 2008.
Justine Wilson is the mother of Musk's first six children, all conceived through IVF after the tragic loss of their first son.
- 1. Nevada Alexander Musk: Born 2002. Tragically died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) at 10 weeks old.
- 2. Vivian Jenna Wilson (formerly Xavier Alexander Musk): Twin, Born 2004. In 2022, she legally changed her name and gender, citing a desire to sever ties with her biological father.
- 3. Griffin Musk: Twin, Born 2004.
- 4. Kai Musk: Triplet, Born 2006.
- 5. Saxon Musk: Triplet, Born 2006.
- 6. Damian Musk: Triplet, Born 2006.
Grimes (Claire Boucher): The Experimental Artist and Mother of Three
- Full Name: Claire Elise Boucher
- Born: March 17, 1988 (Age 37 as of late 2025)
- Occupation: Canadian Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Artist, and Record Producer, known for her unique fusion of dream pop and electronic music.
- Relationship with Musk: Had an on-again, off-again relationship from 2018 to 2021.
Grimes and Musk are known for giving their children some of the most unusual names in celebrity history, often incorporating technology and space themes.
- 7. X Æ A-Xii Musk ('X'): Born May 4, 2020. Originally named X Æ A-12, the name was later changed to comply with California law. His name is pronounced "Ex Ash A Twelve."
- 8. Exa Dark Sideræl Musk ('Y'): Born December 2021 via surrogate. Her name is a nod to the supercomputing term "Exa" and the "dark" unknown of the universe.
- 9. Techno Mechanicus Musk ('Tau'): Born in 2022. The existence of their third child was revealed in 2023, with the name being another reference to technology and futurism.
Shivon Zilis: The AI Executive and Mother of Two
- Full Name: Shivon Zilis
- Born: 1986 (Age 39 as of late 2025)
- Occupation: Director of Operations at Neuralink, one of Musk’s neurotechnology companies. She is also a board member at OpenAI.
- Relationship with Musk: Revealed in 2022 that they had secretly welcomed twins in late 2021.
Zilis, a prominent figure in the AI and tech world, welcomed twins with Musk just weeks before his second child with Grimes was born via surrogate.
- 10. Strider Zilis Musk: Twin, Born November 2021.
- 11. Azure Zilis Musk: Twin, Born November 2021.
Ashley St. Clair: The Conservative Commentator and Mother of One
- Full Name: Ashley St. Clair
- Born: July 31, 1999 (Age 26 as of late 2025)
- Occupation: American Conservative Political Commentator, Author, and social media influencer, known for her right-wing political ideology.
- Relationship with Musk: News of their child was announced in February 2025.
The latest revelation in Musk's family life came in early 2025 when Ashley St. Clair announced the birth of their son, who was born in September 2024.
- 12. Romulus St. Clair: Born September 2024. The name, a reference to the mythical founder of Rome, was reportedly chosen by Musk.
The Controversy of the Count: Why 14 Children?
While only 12 children have confirmed names and birth details (including the deceased Nevada Alexander), numerous reputable sources, including major news outlets, have consistently reported that Elon Musk is the father of 14 children as of 2025. This discrepancy is likely due to the highly private nature of Musk's family life and the strategic, often delayed, announcements of his children's births.
The "missing" two children are the subject of much speculation. Given Musk's history of having children in quick succession and with minimal public fanfare (as seen with the Zilis twins and Techno Mechanicus), it is highly probable that two additional children have been born but remain completely unannounced to the public. The total count of 14 has become the accepted figure in the public sphere, underscoring Musk's commitment to his "population collapse" theories and his personal mission to have a large family.
The Legacy of Unique Naming and The Next Generation
One of the most fascinating aspects of the Musk children is the intentional and often baffling choice of names. From the classical Roman reference of Romulus to the highly technical and symbolic Techno Mechanicus and X Æ A-Xii, each name appears to be a statement on the future, technology, and the nature of existence itself. The names are more than just monikers; they are entities that reflect Musk's core interests: space (SpaceX), artificial intelligence (Neuralink), and the mechanics of the universe.
The names of the children with Justine Wilson—Vivian, Griffin, Kai, Saxon, and Damian—are relatively traditional compared to the younger generation. The shift toward abstract, symbolic, and even mathematically-inspired names began with Grimes, reflecting a clear divergence in naming philosophy as Musk's career and personal focus evolved from PayPal and Tesla to his more ambitious, futuristic ventures like Neuralink and his mission to Mars. The name choices, often a source of global discussion and curiosity-driven searches, ensure that the next generation of Musks will carry a legacy that is as unique and attention-grabbing as their father's. The public remains on high alert for the next birth announcement and the inevitable, cryptic name that will follow, solidifying the Musk family as one of the most talked-about dynasties of the modern era.
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