Nychelle is of African origin, derived from the Yoruba name "Nike", meaning "success". It is pronounced /niːˈʃɛl/. Spelling variations include Nichele, Nishalle, and Nychella. The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. According to the Social Security Administration, it first appeared on the U.S. popularity charts in 1975, reaching its peak at number 486 in 1993. Nychelle is often associated with other popular names of African origin like Latoya and Shavon.
Nychelle is not a highly popular name based on these statistics. It peaks at 12 births in 2005 but has more than half of those years with only 5 births or less.