Carabalí is an Afro-Colombian surname. It originates from the Kalabari people of Nigeria. It also exists in other countries due to the Colombian diaspora. Notable people with the surname include:

Adriana Carabalí, Colombian politician Francisco Carabalí (born 1991), Venezuelan footballer Héctor Carabalí (born 1972), Ecuadorian footballer and manager José Carabalí (athlete) (born 1970), Venezuelan runner José Carabalí (footballer) (born 1997), Ecuadorian football player Norfalia Carabalí (born 1964), Colombian sprinter Wilson Carabalí (born 1972), Ecuadorian footballer