Kaia Gerber’s tattoos are mostly small: a number, ankle lettering, flowers and fine-line drawings. Some stories are public; others are partly hidden. Teen Vogue connects her tiny 23 to the start of her career, while other designs mark family or friendships.
Kaia Gerber’s tiny 23 tattoo
The small 23 near Kaia’s elbow is one of the clearest pieces in her collection. Teen Vogue linked the number to the beginning of her career. It can disappear when her arm is relaxed and show when she bends her elbow or wears a sleeveless top.
The digits are simple enough to read at a small size. Their spacing matters: too close and they may blur together as the tattoo ages. The elbow also moves, so the design can look a little different with the arm straight or bent.
The ankle lettering is easy to miss
Kaia has small lettering near her ankles, including SILENT MADNESS and 1999. Trousers, socks or shoes can cover the words, which sit low on the leg.
Small text needs enough room to stay legible. A tattooer can help size the letters and place them where the ankle and footwear will not crowd the design.
A small flower on the wrist
One wrist tattoo is a small flower sprig made from fine stems and petals. The open space around it keeps the shape readable, and its size lets it sit beside a watch or bracelet without taking over the wrist.
The design uses a few lines instead of a fully shaded bouquet. With fine-line work, leaving room between the marks helps the small details stay distinct.
The female torso tattoo with a personal edge
In a 2020 studio session, Kaia got two small designs connected to her brother Presley: flowers on her wrist and a female torso outline on her arm. The figure’s folded arms form a heart. Its single-line look is closer to a quick drawing than a detailed portrait.
Later coverage showed the torso design in the context of possible removal. The photos document what was visible at the time; they do not establish that it remains unchanged today.
Why the small scale works
The number, flower and ankle words each use a different placement. A small tattoo can still be noticeable on a wrist or elbow, while ankle lettering is easy to cover. The location changes how often a design appears, even when the tattoo itself stays modest in size.
Matching ideas with Cara and Ayo
Kaia and Cara Delevingne have solemate tattooed along the arches of their feet. The placement makes the word a private joke unless their feet are visible.
E! also reported that Kaia got a matching tattoo with Ayo Edebiri, but said Kaia was keeping the design hidden. Its motif and placement have not been confirmed, so there is no clear detail to add.
The details she keeps quieter
Teen Vogue has also reported a tiny angel on Kaia’s ribcage and Jordan, her middle name, on her arm. She has discussed crossed-out I know tattoos in connection with Tracey Emin’s neon work, and Vogue referenced never rush in a 2024 profile.
These reports document designs from different moments. A photo can show what was visible then; it is not a complete map of what Kaia has now.
The visual language around her work
This editorial photo gives context for Kaia’s styling, but it is not evidence of a tattoo. Her small designs can sit alongside different outfits without taking over the look; the close-up tattoo photos are more useful for judging line quality and placement.
What to borrow for your own idea
If you are using Kaia’s tattoos as references, focus on the size and placement rather than copying the exact design. Check text against the original source, and ask an artist how much spacing a fine-line piece needs to stay legible on your skin.