Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Maximiliana

Attalea is a large genus of palms native to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. This pinnately-leaved, non-spiny genus includes both small palms without an aboveground stem and large trees. The genus has a complicated taxonomic history and has often been divided into four or five genera based on differences in male flowers.

Current Rank
#15,243
Peak Rank
#12,180 (2023)
Total Babies
33
5-Yr Trend
+6%
2017
First Year
2024
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#12180
Peak Rank
33
Total Count
6
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Maximiliana

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Attalea is a large genus of palms native to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. This pinnately-leaved, non-spiny genus includes both small palms without an aboveground stem and large trees. The genus has a complicated taxonomic history and has often been divided into four or five genera based on differences in male flowers.

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Origin & history
The genus Attalea was first described Carl Sigismund Kunth in 1816 based on specimens collected by Alexander von Humboldt and Aimé Bonpland , although older, pre- Linnaean descriptions exist, including Charles Plumier 's 1703 description of A. crassispatha . The genus was named for Attalus III Philometor , king of Pergamon , known for his interest in medicinal plants . The type species is A. amygdalina , a Colombian endemic . The genera Maximiliana and Orbignya were described by Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius in 1826 and 1837 respectively. Scheelea was described by Hermann Karsten in 1857,

The Story of Maximiliana

Maximiliana first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2017, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 7 Maximilianas were born — ranking #12,180 that year. As of 2026, Maximiliana ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, gradually rising (+6%). In total, more than 33 Maximilianas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Maximiliana

Phonetically similar names — useful when Maximiliana is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Maximiliana

What does the name Maximiliana mean?
Attalea is a large genus of palms native to Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. This pinnately-leaved, non-spiny genus includes both small palms without an aboveground stem and large trees. The genus has a complicated taxonomic history and has often been divided into four or five genera based on differences in male flowers.
How popular is Maximiliana in 2026?
In 2026, Maximiliana ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Maximiliana most popular?
Maximiliana reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #12,180 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Maximiliana a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Maximiliana is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Maximiliana?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maximiliana include Wyoming, Sadra, Leissa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Maximiliana

Maximiliana is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2017 and has accumulated 33 births in the dataset. Maximiliana's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #12,180. Use the chart and map above to compare Maximiliana's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.