Laila is a spelling of Layla, the Arabic name meaning "night", famous from the Persian and Arabic romance of Layla and Majnun and from Eric Clapton's song Layla. Laila Ali, the boxing champion daughter of Muhammad Ali, is a prominent American bearer. Laila peaked at number 135 in 2009 and has slipped to number 413 in 2025, while Layla remains a top 40 name.