NAME PROFILE
Maxima
Derived from the Gaelic word 'Leannán' meaning 'dear one' or 'lover'; it characterizes a person who is deeply compassionate, creative, and possesses a magnetic, gentle soul that draws people in.
Key Stats
| Total births | 186 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1931 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1931 |
| Most recent | 2019 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Irish, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
CA — 50%TX — 50%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
John Lennon (Iconic musician and member of The Beatles) · Lennon Stella (Singer and actress in Nashville) · Lennon Parham (Comedian and co-creator of Playing House) · Julian Lennon (Grammy-nominated musician and photographer) · Lennon Murphy (Singer-songwriter and pianist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
LynNonie
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