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Maximina

Girl name · Mexican

Meaninggreatest · Latin

Maximina is a Mexican girl name meaning “greatest”, with Latin roots. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Maximina has the names Mina and Max hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Maximina would score 19 points, thanks largely to the X (worth 8).
  • GenerationMaximina peaked in 1926, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
  • HistoryMaximina 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.
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US births per million girls, 1919–2025

05.5111919196020002024

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Maximina

Maximina is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “greatest”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1920s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Maximina

What does the name Maximina mean?

Maximina means “greatest” and comes from Latin. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Max (“greatest”), Maximiliano (“greatest”), Maxine (“greatest”) and Maximo (“greatest”).

What is the origin of the name Maximina?

Maximina is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Latin. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Maximina a boy or girl name?

Maximina is a girl name.

How popular is the name Maximina?

Maximina is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #2,708 in 1926, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Maximina?

If you like Maximina, you might also like Max, Maximiliano, Maxine and Maximo.

What should I know before naming my baby Maximina?

Maximina is a Mexican girl name meaning “greatest”, with Latin roots. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.