Top Female Singer-Songwriters and Popular Songs of the 2000s [2026]
We present a ranking-style list packed with popular tracks, drawing from hit songs and hidden gems by female singer-songwriters of the 2000s.
Many massively popular songs that still frequently appear on TV music programs are ranked as well.
Find your new favorite track!
Playlist
| Top Female Singer-Songwriters and Popular Songs of the 2000s [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | CHE.R.RYYUI |  play_arrow | Flip-phone love mail, pure feelings |
| 2 | moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro |  play_arrow | Chihiro Onitsuka’s classic song stirs the soul. |
| 3 | SEASONSHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | A classic ballad that portrays the seasons of life |
| 4 | Snow BlossomNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | Mika Nakashima’s winter classic “Yuki no Hana” |
| 5 | dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo |  play_arrow | Yo Hitoto’s “Hanamizuki,” a prayer song for peace and love |
| 6 | Can You Keep A Secret?Utada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Utada Hikaru’s classic song “First Love” |
| 7 | A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly |  play_arrow | Graduation song: a moving song of gratitude and farewell |
| 8 | beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko |  play_arrow | “Kabutomushi” is a masterpiece that portrays the four seasons of love. |
| 9 | First LoveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Known as one of the iconic songs of the Heisei era, this piece was released in 19… |
| 10 | things that have formShibasaki Kou |  play_arrow | Ko Shibasaki’s “Katachi Aru Mono” sings of parting and eternal love. |
| 11 | sparklingaiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s classic that evokes the summer sky |
| 12 | AitaiKato Miria |  play_arrow | Depicting the bittersweet emotions of unrequited love |
| 13 | Marigoldaimyon |  play_arrow | Aimyon: a song about the bittersweet feelings of summer love |
| 14 | nape (of the neck)aiko |  play_arrow | Color your emotions with Aiko’s poignant autumn song |
| 15 | Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | A singer-songwriter loved across generations… |
| 16 | JupiterHirahara Ayaka |  play_arrow | Ayaka Hirahara’s iconic song that gives courage and hope |
| 17 | Good-bye daysYUI |  play_arrow | The poignant YUI classic from the film 'Song of the Sun' |
| 18 | SUMMER SONGYUI |  play_arrow | Summer youth, YUI’s classic song “CHE.R.RY” |
| 19 | Flavor Of LifeUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | A masterpiece whose words of gratitude heighten the sense of poignancy |
| 20 | Best FriendNishino Kana |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song about friendship and gratitude |
| 21 | sympathetic tearsHitoto Yo |  play_arrow | Hitoto Yo’s debut song, a masterpiece that portrays emotion |
| 22 | A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s translucent-feeling single |
| 23 | GibbsShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | Shiina Ringo’s heartrending love song, a longing for eternity |
| 24 | boyfriendaiko |  play_arrow | A summer classic! aiko’s love song, moving |
| 25 | STARSNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | Mika Nakashima’s shocking debut single |
| 26 | Tree of WadatsumiHajime Chitose |  play_arrow | Chitose Hajime’s groundbreaking Amami folk debut song |
| 27 | Teru’s SongTeshima Aoi |  play_arrow | A heart-touching ballad from Studio Ghibli’s film “Tales from Earthsea” |
| 28 | Good-bye daysYUI for Amaoto Kaoru |  play_arrow | Ephemeral farewells and the bittersweet feelings of youth |
| 29 | Love ForeverKatō Miriya × Shimizu Shōta |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song by Miliyah Kato and Shota Shimizu |
| 30 | AutomaticUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Utada’s famous song that depicts the feeling of love waiting by the phone |
| 31 | FINAL DISTANCEUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Utada: a requiem prayer and a bittersweet longing |
| 32 | travelingUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Utada Hikaru’s classic song “traveling” becomes a hit. |
| 33 | lightUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Utada’s masterpiece that portrays hope and light |
| 34 | Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako |  play_arrow | Takako Matsu’s poignant spring song that captures the emotions of youth. |
| 35 | Crime and PunishmentShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | Ringo Sheena’s masterpiece: profound lyrics and emotional expression |
| 36 | A Long, Short FestivalShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | A passionate dance tune for a summer night |
| 37 | MHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | Ayumi Hamasaki’s winter classic “M” |
| 38 | User ManualNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s theme song—a track inspired by an instruction manual. |
| 39 | I miss you so much and want to see you.Nishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s popular signature song, with heartbreaking lyrics about a breakup |
| 40 | dizzinessOnitsuka Chihiro |  play_arrow | Chihiro Onitsuka’s soul-stirring masterpiece |
| 41 | Goodbye to you…Tiara |  play_arrow | Before their debut, they did chorus work and featured on other artists’ tracks… |
| 42 | KissHugaiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s classic song that depicts the unrequited love of youth |
| 43 | Mutual loveaiko |  play_arrow | Aiko’s heart-touching song that depicts the feelings of love |
| 44 | You don’t listen to rock.aimyon |  play_arrow | A youth song by Aimyon, 'Marigold' |
| 45 | Christmas on a starry nighttsuji ayano |  play_arrow | Presenting a new musicality through a Christmas song |
| 46 | Song of Aifukui mai |  play_arrow | Theme song of 'Koizora', award-winning, blockbuster hit |
| 47 | Iroha Japanese mapleHitoto Yo |  play_arrow | Yo Hitoto’s classic song ‘Iroha Momiji’: the poignant scenery of autumn |
| 48 | Riding on the back of a silver dragonNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | Miyuki Nakajima’s famous song, the theme of courage and hope |
| 49 | orionNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | A masterpiece whose poignant song by Mika Nakashima resonates with the heart |
| 50 | When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | The bittersweetness of love as cherry blossoms dance and the changing of the seasons |
| 51 | Prisoner Of LoveUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | It’s the theme song of a popular drama. It’s about a person with gender identity disorder... |
| 52 | ButterflyKimura Kaera |  play_arrow | Released exclusively as a digital download in June 2009... |
| 53 | BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | She has established an unshakable position as a diva representing the Heisei era… |
| 54 | No way to sayHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | Ayumi Hamasaki’s 31st single |
| 55 | glitterHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | Ayumi Hamasaki’s songs that are perfect for summer |
| 56 | Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | Christmas songs warmly portray the bonds of family. |
| 57 | GO FOR IT !!Nishino Kana |  play_arrow | A popular song by Kana Nishino that portrays the feelings of unrequited love |
| 58 | INishino Kana |  play_arrow | Kana Nishino’s debut song “I” feels amazing to listen to. |
| 59 | The strong and fleeting onesCocco |  play_arrow | A journey to protect love: the struggles and hopes of life |
| 60 | Soul RevolutionSuperfly |  play_arrow | Powerful messages and soul-stirring sound... |
| 61 | Like the shining moonSuperfly |  play_arrow | This single, which was released in August 2012... |
| 62 | PassionUA |  play_arrow | An iconic J-POP masterpiece of the Heisei era |
| 63 | fireworksaiko |  play_arrow | A famous song by aiko that portrays the feelings of summer love |
| 64 | Spring Dayaimyon |  play_arrow | Aimyon “Crayon Shin-chan” theme song |
| 65 | threadNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | A heartwarming masterpiece that depicts encounters and bonds |
| 66 | PRIDEImai Miki |  play_arrow | Miki Imai’s ballad of love and independence |
| 67 | LALALA feat. Wakadanna (Shonan no Kaze)Kato Miria |  play_arrow | A heartwarming masterpiece dedicated to Miliyah Kato’s beloved dog |
| 68 | Last LoveKato Miria |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that expresses the pain of heartbreak with a transparent voice |
| 69 | Love is…Kato Miria |  play_arrow | An inspiring classic that vows eternal love |
| 70 | Sayonara, baby.Kato Miria |  play_arrow | A song of love wavering between true feelings and a public facade |
| 71 | YOU… feat. Izumi Nakasone (HY)Kato Miria |  play_arrow | Hit ballads by Miliyah Kato and HY |
| 72 | COLORSUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Utada, released on January 29, 2003... |
| 73 | For YouUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Utada Hikaru’s poignant coming-of-age song, portraying loneliness and hope |
| 74 | SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Hikaru Utada: A poignant cherry blossom tale of heartbreak |
| 75 | Wait & See ~Risk~Utada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Utada’s first DVD track becomes a 1.66-million-selling smash |
| 76 | When Someone’s Wish Comes TrueUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Utada Hikaru’s 13th single, compared to the previous release… |
| 77 | Shineieiri reo |  play_arrow | And the one that took 2nd place in the annual cable rankings is… |
| 78 | The summer you gave meieiri reo |  play_arrow | A wistful summer love song: Lea Ieiri's timeless masterpiece that resonates with the heart |
| 79 | Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi |  play_arrow | Aoi Teshima’s moving song that sings of hope for the future |
| 80 | Always With MeKimura Yumi |  play_arrow | Theme song of Spirited Away: Yumi Kimura’s heartwarming piece |
| 81 | Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | A classic song by Yumi Matsutoya that depicts anticipation for spring and nostalgia |
| 82 | Excessive WealthShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | I want you to pay attention to the lyrics that are so typically Shiina Ringo. |
| 83 | Marunouchi SadisticShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | Sheena Ringo’s delicate vocals and bold lyrics |
| 84 | The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | Apple’s First Love: Pure Feelings and a Sense of Sprinting |
| 85 | Midnight is purityShiina Ringo |  play_arrow | Ringo Sheena’s single, a classic song performed with Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra |
| 86 | Stem ~Daimyo Play Arc~Shiina Ringo |  play_arrow | Shi… by Sheena, which topped the Oricon weekly chart and ranked 45th for the year… |
| 87 | DearestHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that depicts deep affection |
| 88 | HEAVENHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | It’s a ballad sung with a mellow, heartfelt touch. The vocals are excel… |
| 89 | VoyageHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | It’s been about two months since the previous release, “H,” and now… |
| 90 | Who…Hamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | Learning About Love from Lyrics and the Allure of Ayumi Hamasaki |
| 91 | evolutionHamasaki Ayumi |  play_arrow | The appeal of Ayumi Hamasaki’s hit song “evolution” |
| 92 | BelieveTamaki Nami |  play_arrow | Gundam SEED theme song, a cheer song of hope |
| 93 | RealizeTamaki Nami |  play_arrow | Nami Tamaki’s song sings of hope for the future. |
| 94 | DarlingNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Lastly, this person: Kana Nishino. She is a young... |
| 95 | Dear…Nishino Kana |  play_arrow | This work sings of the overflowing feelings during the time spent apart… |
| 96 | No matter how…Nishino Kana |  play_arrow | Regret and aching feelings for a lost love |
| 97 | Because it makes me want to see youNishino Kana |  play_arrow | A signature song by Kana Nishino that depicts the pain of heartbreak. |
| 98 | weNishino Kana |  play_arrow | One ... was chosen as the theme song for the film “Girl.” |
| 99 | InfectionOnitsuka Chihiro |  play_arrow | A heart-touching ballad by Chihiro Onitsuka |
| 100 | Freeze my heartTakayama Iwao |  | “Kokoro…” released by Iwao Takayama in 1992 |