Ahonen is a Finnish surname, a Virtanen type derivation from the word aho, "glade". Notable people with the surname include:
Anders Ahonen, Finnish engineer and diplomat Ari Ahonen (born 1981), Finnish professional hockey goalie Arvo Ahonen (1918–1991), Finnish politician Derek Ahonen (born 1980), Finnish/American Playwright Elise Ahonen (born 1960s), Finnish figure skater Esko Ahonen (1955–2025), Finnish politician, member of the parliament Heidi Ahonen (born 1984), Finnish footballer Janne Ahonen (born 1977), Finnish professional and Olympic ski jumper Kati Ahonen (born 1966), Finnish ice hockey goaltender Kirsi Ahonen (born 1976), Finnish javelin thrower Leo Ahonen (born 1944), Finnish rower Olavi Ahonen (1923–2000), Finnish film actor Olavi Ahonen (basketball) (1941–1995), Finnish basketball player Pirjo Ahonen (born 1970), Finnish ice hockey defenseman and bandy player Rony Ahonen (born 1987), Finnish ice hockey player Roope Ahonen (born 1990), Finnish basketball player Veli-Matti Ahonen, Finnish ski jumper Ville Ahonen (born 1994), Finnish cross-country skier
Fictional characters Mika Ahonen, a character from the anime/manga Strike Witches