Garayev

Garayev or Garaev (Гараев) 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