Massimiliano, of Latin origin, is a masculine given name composed of two parts: 'maximus', meaning 'greatest', and 'illius', meaning 'his'. It translates to "the greatest of his". This name has been popular in Italy for centuries, particularly among nobility due to its historic usage. In English-speaking countries, Massimiliano is less common but still appears occasionally. It's often shortened to Max or Maximiliano. The full form of the name can also be written as Massimiliano or Massimigliano, with slight variations in spelling.
"The name Massimiliano saw a notable increase in popularity from the late 90s to the mid-2000s, with peaks of 14 to 23 births per year between 2006 and 2020. However, it has since decreased slightly, with 16 births in 2023."