Babangida is a Nigerian surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Ibrahim Babangida, former military ruler of Nigeria
- Maryam Babangida, former first lady of Nigeria
- Three footballer brothers
- Tijani Babangida (born 1973), Nigerian footballer
- Ibrahim Babangida (footballer) (born 1976), Nigerian footballer
- Haruna Babangida (born 1982), Nigerian footballer