What is the origin of the name Maxima?

Maxima is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Maxima?

Maxima is currently ranked #7807 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Maxima?

Maxima is pronounced MAX-ih-muh.

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Maxima

MAX-ih-muh

Popularity

#7807

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

173

Peak Year

#14 in 2018

First Recorded

1919

Style

Strong & Bold, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A Latin feminine name meaning 'greatest.' It is the feminine form of Maximus.

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Maxi Max

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands
Current Queen consort of the Netherlands

Nicknames

Maxi Max

Spelling Variations

Maxine Maximae

Similar Names

Victoria Valeria Alexandra Serena

Personality Traits

StrongPowerfulAmbitiousConfident

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