Michele

Michele is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “Who is like God?.” In 2024 it was given to 35 girls in the United States.

Michele at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · French · Italian · Greek
Meaning
“Who is like God?”

About the name Michele

Michele belongs to the Biblical & Christian and French tradition. Its meaning — “Who is like God?” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Michele first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #29 in 1968, and in 2024 35 babies received the name — 223,268 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Michele in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#29 in 1968
Peak year
1968
Babies named Michele in 2024
35
Total since 1880
223,268

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Michele mean?

Michele means “Who is like God?” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Michele a boy or girl name?

Michele is a girl name. In 2024, 35 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Michele?

Michele comes from the Biblical & Christian, French, Italian and Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Michele?

Michele first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #29 in 1968, and 35 babies were given the name in 2024.

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