Nichel is a female name with English origin. It is pronounced as Nee-shel (/niːˈʃɛl/). This name may also be spelled as Nichelle. Although not very common, there were occurrences of newborns being named Nichel in the United States of America in the past few decades. In 1986 and 1985, it ranked 9545 and 9307 respectively in terms of popularity. Nichel has an elegant and unique sound to it, making it a great choice for parents who are looking for a distinctive name for their daughter.