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Maxima

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Pronounced MAK-sih-mah /ˈmæk.sɪ.mə/Medium

Meaning: The feminine of Maximus — from Latin maxima, 'greatest; the largest'Low

In 30 seconds: Greatest: Maxima is the feminine of Maximus. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MAK-sih-mah').

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningThe feminine of Maximus — from Latin maxima, 'greatest; the largest'

U.S. rank (2024)#7807 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 173

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Maxima is the feminine of Maximus — from Latin maxima, 'greatest; the largest' (several saints; Queen Maxima of the Netherlands). A crisp, classic name (said 'MAK-sih-mah'; nickname Max).

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

Did you know? Maxima means 'greatest; the largest' in Latin — the feminine of Maximus (Queen Maxima of the Netherlands; St. Maxima) — crisp and classic (said 'MAK-sih-mah').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Maxima — Latin etymology

Variations

MaximinaMassima

Nicknames

Max

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maxima mean?

Maxima is the feminine of Maximus — Latin 'greatest; the largest'.

How do you pronounce Maxima?

It's said MAK-sih-mah /ˈmæk.sɪ.mə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maxima a boy or girl name?

Maxima is a girl's name.

How popular is Maxima?

Maxima is a rare name in the U.S.