Carelli is an Italian surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Anthony Carelli, Canadian professional wrestler known as "Santino Marella"
- Beniamino Carelli, Italian composer and singing teacher
- Emilio Carelli, Italian journalist
- Emma Carelli, Italian operatic soprano
- Francesco Carelli, Italian numismatist and archaeologist
- Gabor Carelli, Hungarian operatic tenor
- Rick Carelli, American racecar driver
- Family of Italian painters:
- Consalvo Carelli
- Gabriele Carelli
- Giuseppe Carelli
- Raffaele Carelli