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Nichelle

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Pronounced nih-SHEL /nΙͺΛˆΚƒΙ›l/Medium

Meaning: Nichelle is a mid-20th-century American blend, joining Nicole and Michelle. It was made famous by actress Nichelle Nichols (Lieutenant Uhura in Star Trek). We note the coinage.Low

In 30 seconds: A smooth mid-century blend: Nichelle joins Nicole and Michelle, famous via actress Nichelle Nichols (said 'nih-SHEL'). We note the coinage.
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Origin MediumAmerican
MeaningNichelle is a mid-20th-century American blend, joining Nicole and Michelle. It was made famous by actress Nichelle Nichols (Lieutenant Uhura in Star Trek). We note the coinage.
U.S. rank (2024)#10823 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1968
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 5,536

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 196819612024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Nichelle is a mid-20th-century American blend of Nicole and Michelle. It gained fame through actress Nichelle Nichols, whose role as Lieutenant Uhura in Star Trek broke ground on television. Smooth and modern-classic, its coinage we note (said 'nih-SHEL').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, smooth, and modern-classic.

Did you know? Nichelle is a mid-20th-century blend of Nicole and Michelle, carried to fame by actress Nichelle Nichols, who played Uhura in Star Trek β€” we note the coinage (said 'nih-SHEL').
Overall data confidence 50%
References β€” Nichelle β€” Nicole/Michelle blend; famous via Nichelle Nichols

Variations

NicheleNishelleNechelle

Nicknames

NikiShelle

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nichelle mean?

Nichelle is a mid-20th-century blend of Nicole and Michelle, made famous by actress Nichelle Nichols β€” we note the coinage.

How do you pronounce Nichelle?

It's said nih-SHEL /nΙͺΛˆΚƒΙ›l/ β€” two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nichelle a boy or girl name?

Nichelle is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Nichelle?

Nichelle is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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