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Massimiliano

♂ Boy

Pronounced mahs-see-mee-lee-AH-noh /ˌmɑs.si.mi.liˈɑ.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: The Italian form of Maximilian — from Latin Maximus, 'the greatest'Low

In 30 seconds: The greatest: Massimiliano is the Italian Maximilian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mahs-see-meel-YAH-noh').
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Origin LowLatin, Italian
MeaningThe Italian form of Maximilian — from Latin Maximus, 'the greatest'
U.S. rank (2025)#4977 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 359

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619772025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Massimiliano is the Italian form of Maximilian — from Latin Maximus, 'the greatest'. A lyrical, classic Italian name (said 'mahs-see-meel-YAH-noh'; nicknames Max, Massimo).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, the-greatest at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Maximilian comes from Latin Maximus, 'the greatest' — Massimiliano is its grand Italian form, lyrical and classic (said 'mahs-see-meel-YAH-noh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Massimiliano — Italian form of Maximilian

Variations

MaximilianMassimoMaximiliano

Nicknames

Max

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Maximiliano— the Spanish form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Massimiliano mean?

Massimiliano is the Italian Maximilian — Latin 'the greatest'.

How do you pronounce Massimiliano?

It's said mahs-see-mee-lee-AH-noh /ˌmɑs.si.mi.liˈɑ.noʊ/ — six syllables, stress on the fifth.

Is Massimiliano a boy or girl name?

Massimiliano is a boy's name.

How popular is Massimiliano?

Massimiliano is a rare name in the U.S.

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