Garayev or Garaev () is a masculine surname common among Azeris, Volga Tatars, Turkmens, Bashkirs; its feminine form is Garayeva or Garaeva. The surname may refer to:
Abulfaz Garayev (born 1956), Azerbaijani politician Aliheydar Garayev (1896–1938), Soviet revolutionary Aliya Garayeva (born 1988), Russian rhythmic gymnast Faig Garayev (born 1959), Azerbaijani volleyball coach and former player Faraj Garayev (born 1943), Azerbaijani music composer and teacher, son of Gara Gara Garayev (1918–1982), Azerbaijani classical composer Gara Garayev (footballer) (born 1992), Azerbaijani football midfielder Marat Garaev (born 1990), Russian football player Vusal Garaev (born 1986), Azerbaijan U-21 player Yuliya Garayeva (born 1968), Russian fencer
See also Gareyev