Ahonen is a Finnish surname, a Virtanen type derivation from the word aho, "glade". Notable people with the surname include:
- Ari Ahonen (born 1981), Finnish professional hockey goalie
- Derek Ahonen (born 1980), Finnish/American Playwright
- Elise Ahonen (born 1960s), Finnish figure skater
- Esko Ahonen (born 1955), Finnish politician, member of the parliament
- Janne Ahonen (born 1977), Finnish professional and Olympic ski jumper
- Kirsi Ahonen (born 1976), Finnish javelin thrower
- Olavi Ahonen (1923-2000), Finnish film actor
- Rony Ahonen (born 1987), Finnish ice hockey player
- Roope Ahonen (born 1990), Finnish basketball player
- Veli-Matti Ahonen, Finnish ski jumper
Fictional characters
- Mika Ahonen, a character from the anime/manga Strike Witches