Kanda refers to three separate surnames, one in Japanese, one in Punjab and one which is common in Zimbabwe. Notable people with the surname include:
Japanese surname
- Sayaka Kanda (1986-2021), Japanese singer, and daughter of Masaki and Seiko Matsuda
- , Japanese anime director
- , Japanese shogi player
- Uno Kanda (born 1975), Japanese model, actress, and TV talent
- Yasushi Kanda (born 1978), Japanese professional wrestler
- , Japanese footballer
Zimbabwean surname
Fictional characters