Who is like God?
A modern American creation, likely a combination of the popular prefix 'La-' with the name Shell or Michelle. As a derivative of Michelle, it ultimately traces back to the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'. It gained some usage in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Lashell in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
