unisex name · in the US
Maxi
MAK-see (English)
- Gender Unisex (US)
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 476
Maxi is a unisex name in the United States, with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 32% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 11 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in 1979, when 19 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 301,477 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1977.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Maxi Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 52 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 34 |
| 2010s | 93 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 57 |
How Popular Is Maxi?
In 2025, Maxi was given to 11 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Maxi Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Maxi
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maxi Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maxi over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Boys' or Girls' Name?
Maxi is used differently depending on where you are. Each figure is the share of babies given the name who were girls, over the last ten years of that country's records.
- United States Both 21% girls · 82 babies
- England & Wales Boys' 6% girls · 53 babies
How to Say Maxi
- English MAK-see
Sibling Names for Maxi
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maxi — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maxi
How popular is the name Maxi?
In 2025, Maxi was given to 11 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Maxi a girl's or a boy's name?
Maxi is used for both girls and boys. About 32% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Maxi?
Maxi has 2 syllables.
When was Maxi most popular?
Maxi peaked in 1979, when 19 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Maxi a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Maxi currently ranks #7,423 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.