How to say it
ma · xi · mi · LIA · no
ˌmak.si.miˈlja.no
Masculine
Maximiliano
Greatest
What it means
The Spanish form of Maximilian, a Latin name blending Maximus ('greatest') and Aemilianus.
Maximiliano is the Spanish form of Maximilian, a name the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III reportedly coined for his son by fusing two admired Romans, Maximus ('greatest') and Aemilianus. The grand, rolling result is hugely popular across Latin America. It carries the same 'greatest' core as Maximus and collapses neatly to the friendly Max or Maxi.
How to spell Maximiliano
The standard spelling is Maximiliano. Common variants include Maximilian, Maximilien, Massimiliano, but Maximiliano is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #251 in 2019, currently #280 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Nickname
Max and Maxi are the everyday shorts.
- Spelling
The Spanish-language Maximilian; common across Latino communities.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Maximilian I 15th-century Holy Roman Emperor, the name's origin
Spelling variants
- Maximilian
- Maximilien
- Massimiliano
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Common questions
- What does the name Maximiliano mean?
- The Spanish form of Maximilian, a Latin name blending Maximus ('greatest') and Aemilianus.
- What does Maximiliano mean in Latin?
- In Latin, Maximiliano means "Greatest." Maximiliano is the Spanish form of Maximilian, a name the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III reportedly coined for his son by fusing two admired Romans, Maximus ('greatest') and Aemilianus. The grand, rolling result is hugely popular across Latin America. It carries the same 'greatest' core as Maximus and collapses neatly to the friendly Max or Maxi.
- How do you pronounce Maximiliano?
- Maximiliano is pronounced ˌmak.si.miˈlja.no. Say it as ma-xi-mi-LIA-no, with the stress on the "lia" syllable.
- How do you spell Maximiliano?
- The standard spelling is Maximiliano. Common spelling variants include Maximilian, Maximilien, Massimiliano.
- Is Maximiliano a boy or girl name?
- Maximiliano is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Maximiliano?
- Maximiliano ranked #280 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.