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Maxemiliano

mak-seh-mee-LYAH-no · The greatest (from Latin maximus) combined with Aemilianus, a Roman family name.

2025 rank (boys)
#5,045
Babies named in 2025
19
Peak popularity
2015
2025 frequency
1 in 89,899 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2015

Declining since 2015, #5,045 for boys today.

Popularity of Maxemiliano since 2004

Babies named Maxemiliano per year in U.S. Social Security records.

12243620102020Most births 2015Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
2000s32
2010s208
2020s93

Meaning & origin

Maxemiliano first entered U.S. records in 2004 and saw its peak year in 2015, after which its usage has been falling. In 2025, it ranked 5,045th with an estimated 1-in-89,899 birth rate. The name has been most common in California, reflecting its Spanish and Latino heritage. As a variant spelling of Maximiliano, it appeals to parents seeking a distinctive twist on a classic. Though rare, it fits a broader trend of elaborate, vowel-heavy names ending in 'o' that feel both traditional and modern.

Maxemiliano is a variant of Maximiliano, itself derived from the Latin name Maximilianus, a combination of maximus 'greatest' and Aemilianus, which is related to the Roman gens Aemilia. The name was popularized across Europe through the Habsburg dynasty, particularly Emperor Maximilian I. In Spanish and Portuguese cultures, the form Maximiliano has long been used, and Maxemiliano emerged as a modern respelling, likely influenced by the popular nickname Max and the fashionable -iliano suffix.

Where Maxemiliano is most popular

Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Max, Maxe, Milo, Liano

Variants: Maximiliano, Maximilian, Massimiliano

Sibling names for Maxemiliano

Names that share Maxemiliano's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Maxemiliano mean?
Maxemiliano means 'the greatest' combined with the Roman family name Aemilianus, often interpreted as 'a rival' or 'eager.'
How popular is the name Maxemiliano?
Maxemiliano has been rare in the United States. In 2025, it ranked 5,045th with about 1 in 89,899 newborns given the name.
Is Maxemiliano a boy's or girl's name?
Maxemiliano is primarily a boy's name.