Kakati is a surname, commonly used in India. Notable people with the surname include:Banikanta Kakati (1894–1952), Indian linguist, literary figure, critic and scholar in Assamese language Gyanada Kakati (1932–2025), Indian actress and singer Kashmira Kakati, Indian wildlife biologist and environmental activist Mukunda Kakati (1919–1942), Indian revolutionary Reema Kagti, born Reema Kakati, Indian film director and screenwriter Robin Kakati (1909–1996), Indian politician Satish Chandra Kakati (1912–2006), Indian journalist, writer, and editor