List of Famous people born in Bahia, Brazil

Edimilson Souza, professionally known as Kevin Souza, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competed in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional MMA competitor since 2009, Kevin made a name for himself fighting all over his home country of Brazil. He is a former Jungle Fight Featherweight Champion.

Marion Silva Fernandes, simply known as Marion, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Zob Ahan.

Alice Mazzuco Portugal is a Brazilian biochemical pharmacist and politician.

Charles Fabian Figueiredo Santos, usually known as Charles, is a Brazilian football manager and former player, who played as a striker.

Alan Osório da Costa Silva, known simply as Alan, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a winger.

Allan Lopes Mamédio do Carmo is a Brazilian swimmer, who specialized in open water marathon. He is considered one of the fastest professional open water swimmers in the world, finishing near the top of FINA World Cup races for the 10 km marathon. He also won a bronze medal for his category at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Sebastião Nery is a Brazilian writer and journalist. He was born in Jaguaquara, in the state of Bahia, on March 8, 1932.

Daniel Valente Dantas is a Brazilian entrepreneur. He is known as the founder of the Opportunity Asset Management and for being at the centre of various corruption scandals in Brazil.

Geferson Cerqueira Teles, known as Geferson, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left back for CSKA Sofia.