Gender: Female
Origin: French
Meaning: Who is Like God, Who Resembles God, Like the Lord
Pronunciation: mɪˈʃɛl, /mɪ.ˈʃɛl/, M IH SH EH L
Popularity Rank: #170
Derived from the French feminine form of Michel, meaning 'Who is like God?' It is a popular name in many countries and has been used by numerous notable figures throughout history.
The name Michelle is of French origin and means Who is Like God, Who Resembles God, Like the Lord. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Michelle is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, South Africa, and 93 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: mɪˈʃɛl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /mɪ.ˈʃɛl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M IH SH EH L
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Michelle is recorded 240,240 times globally, ranking it as the 170th most common name worldwide.
Michelle is most prevalent in United States of America, with 78,159 occurrences, making it the 25th most popular name in the country.
In Ireland, the name Michelle is found among 1 in every 14 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #25 | 1 : 23 |
| United Kingdom | #48 | 1 : 16 |
| South Africa | #51 | 1 : 157 |
| France | #288 | 1 : 106 |
| Mexico | #229 | 1 : 97 |
| Canada | #16 | 1 : 38 |
| Italy | #537 | 1 : 167 |
| Germany | #169 | 1 : 53 |
| Ireland | #24 | 1 : 14 |
| Netherlands | #140 | 1 : 59 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Michelle from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 25, 2024 04:53 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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