Gjata is an Albanian surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Arvis Gjata (born 1987), Albanian football midfielder Elvana Gjata (born 1987), Albanian singer, songwriter and model Fatmir Gjata (1922–1989), Albanian writer Kadri Gjata (1865–1912), Albanian patriot, writer and educator Kreshnik Gjata (born 1983), Albanian swimmer Mario Gjata (born 2000), Albanian professional footballer