Michelle is of French origin and means 'who is like God?' It's a feminine given name that has been popular worldwide, particularly in the United States and France. The name Michelle was introduced to English-speaking countries through the French language, and it gained popularity as a feminine form of Michel, which itself is derived from the Latin Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'. In some cases, Michelle may also be considered a variant spelling of Sheila or Mabel. It reached peak popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s but has since declined slightly.
"Michle was quite popular in 1952 with eight babies sharing this name that year."