Like God?
A feminine elaboration of Michael, which is a Hebrew name meaning 'who is like God?'. It combines the traditional biblical root with the popular 'lyn' suffix, common in American naming traditions to create a softer, more feminine sound.
Less common today
Michaelyn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,305 in 1991.
American television actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).