Mishell
Meaningwho is like God? · English form of Michelle
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,000 in 1968
5 babies were named Mishell in the US in 2025. It has climbed 146 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1957–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Mishell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Mishell, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mishell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMishell first shows up in US birth records in 1957, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 68 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1968, when it ranked #4,000. Today it's #14,942, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMishell was 2.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 129,870 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 322,581.
- TrendMishell has climbed 146 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #14,942. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningMishell is an English form of Michelle, which means “who is like God?”.
About the name Mishell
Mishell is a girl name of French origin meaning “who is like God?”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Mishell for girls from 1957 to 2025, in 57 of those 69 years. Its best year was 1968, when it ranked #4,000 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.3 | 434,783 girls |
| 1960s | 3.6 | 277,778 girls |
| 1970s | 4.2 | 240,964 girls |
| 1980s | 3.4 | 293,255 girls |
| 1990s | 4.6 | 216,920 girls |
| 2000s | 7.2 | 137,931 girls |
| 2010s | 3.9 | 253,807 girls |
| 2020s | 3.2 | 315,789 girls |
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- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
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Questions about the name Mishell
What does the name Mishell mean?
Mishell means “who is like God?” in English, as a form of Michelle.
What is the origin of the name Mishell?
Mishell has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Mishell a boy or girl name?
Mishell is a girl name.
How popular is the name Mishell?
Mishell ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1968 (#4,000).