Maxima
Meaninggreatest · Latin
- US rank
- #8,362
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,848 in 1931
12 babies were named Maxima in the US in 2025. It has climbed 44 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1919–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Maxima you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 133,333 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Maxima, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Maxima would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMaxima first shows up in US birth records in 1919, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 106 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1931, when it reached #3,848.
- TrendMaxima has climbed 44 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,362. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Latin, Maxima means “greatest”.
About the name Maxima
Maxima is a girl name of Latin origin meaning “greatest”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ima”. US birth records list Maxima for girls from 1919 to 2025, in 20 of those 107 years. Its best year was 1931, when it ranked #3,848 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,362, with 12 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.4 | 227,273 girls |
| 1920s | 1.4 | 714,286 girls |
| 1930s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 girls |
| 2000s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 girls |
| 2010s | 4.5 | 220,751 girls |
| 2020s | 7.0 | 142,857 girls |
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Maxima
What does the name Maxima mean?
Maxima means “greatest” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Maxima?
Maxima has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Maxima a boy or girl name?
Maxima is a girl name.
How popular is the name Maxima?
Maxima ranked #8,362 for US girls in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1931 (#3,848).