Phayre is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Arthur Purves Phayre (1812–1885), British Indian Army officer Robert Phayre (regicide), one of the three officers to whom the warrant for the execution of Charles I was addressed Robert Phayre (Indian Army officer) (1820–1897) Robert Phayre (cricketer) (1901–1993), British soldier and cricketer
See also Phayer