Falana is of African origin, specifically from Yoruba-speaking regions of West Africa. It's a unisex name that means "returned home safely" in the Yoruba language. In Nigeria and other parts of West Africa, Falana is often used as both a given name and a surname.
"The name Falana experienced a notable increase in popularity between 1970 and 1979, with the highest number of births recorded in 1976 at 30. However, there was a significant decline afterwards, with only five births each in 1985 and 1986."