Kafka is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Alexandre Kafka (1917–2007), Brazilian international economist born in Prague
Bohumil Kafka (1878–1942), Czech sculptor and pedagogue
Franz Kafka (1883–1924) German-language writer
Gustav Kafka (1883–1953), philosopher and psychologist
Helene Kafka (1894–1943), Bohemian-Austrian nun, surgical nurse
Jakub Kafka (born 1976), Czech footballer
Martin Kafka (born 1947), American psychiatrist
Mike Kafka (born 1987), American football player
Ottla Kafka (1892–1943), sister of Franz Kafka
Vladimir Kafka (1931–1970), Czech translator
