Maximina is of Latin origin, meaning "greatest" or "most excellent". It is a variant form of the female given name Maximiliana, which itself is a feminine form of Maximilian, derived from the Roman family name Maximus, meaning "greatest". The name Maximina was first used in the Middle Ages and has been quite popular among Catholics due to its association with Saint Maximina of Aquitania, an early Christian martyr. In some cases, it may also be considered a diminutive form of names like Maxima or Maximilianna. In various languages, Maximina can be written as Maximyna (Polish), Maximina (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese), and Μαξιμίνα (Greek).
"Maximina's popularity peaked in the late 1920s with a high of 12 births in 1926, but has remained consistent with around 5-6 births annually since then."