Popular Birthday Song Rankings [2026]

To the futureayaka78rank/position

Ayaka / To the Future Music Video

Many of you are probably already excited to see what kind of adults your children will become.

In that spirit, we recommend listening to “Mirai e” (“To the Future”).

This song was created by Ayaka as the theme for the “Docomo Mirai Museum” commercial.

It sings of children’s bright futures and a mother’s deep love.

With its gentle, slow-tempo ballad style, it could also be enjoyed as a lullaby.

Incidentally, Ayaka is said to have written the lyrics while recalling her own childbirth experience.

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Happy BirthdayQ;indivi Starring Rin Oikawa79rank/position

Happy Birthday

This sparkling, radiant track is a happy tune that elevates the celebratory mood.

It’s a number released under the name Q;indivi Starring Rin Oikawa, with music producer Yusuke Tanaka leading Q;indivi and Rin Oikawa on vocals—her crystal-clear voice is absolutely lovely! The album Happy Celebration, which includes this song, was released in December 2010 and made waves by topping the dance chart even before its release.

Filled with pure feelings of celebrating someone special, this piece is a perfect BGM choice for a stylish birthday video.

Use it for a surprise for a friend, and they’re sure to love it.

Embraced by loveSuperfly80rank/position

Superfly “Embraced by Love” Music Video

You may want to celebrate someone’s 60th birthday, but sometimes it’s hard to meet in person because they live far enough away to require a flight, or they’re not in the best health.

In times like that, how about making a celebratory video using this song? It’s a gentle, resonant ballad that sings about gratitude and wishing happiness for the life ahead, and the lyrics even mention being apart—so I think it’s a perfect fit.

If you give them a video filled with many happy moments from those long 60 years, I’m sure it will make them very happy!

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Birthday EveKōda Kumi81rank/position

Koda Kumi / Birthday Eve

A singer who has established a unique “sexy-cool” style and enjoys overwhelming support—especially from women—as a Heisei-era diva, Kumi Koda delivers this track.

Released in December 2005, the song showcases her versatile musicality with a fusion of J-pop and R&B, and it was also featured in a commercial for NTT DoCoMo Tokai.

The lyrics, portraying a woman lovingly baking a birthday cake for her boyfriend, resonated with many listeners.

You can vividly picture her preparing a handmade gift with heartfelt affection, nervous yet excited for the special day.

It’s a heartwarming number perfect for celebrating a loved one’s birthday.

Happy BirthdayB’z82rank/position

Happy Birthday B’z (with subtitles)

Birthdays are the best day not only for the person celebrating, but also for everyone around them! And B’z’s “Happy Birthday” is the perfect song to make that day even more exciting.

It’s a super hype rock number.

From the intro, it bursts with a happy vibe, so it’s great to play when bringing out the cake at a surprise party, and it also works well as background music for videos! The ending wraps up really cleanly, too! Send it along with the biggest, brightest smile!

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Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu

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Happy Birthday!!Kawashima Ai83rank/position

Ai Kawashima – Happy Birthday!!

A cute birthday song sung with Ai Kawashima’s simple, heartfelt voice, expressing feelings for a friend celebrating their special day.

Many of us probably made promises with our childhood friends like, “Even if we grow up and walk separate paths, let’s always celebrate together,” didn’t we? A relationship where you can keep celebrating each other from childhood isn’t something to be taken for granted.

If you’re lucky enough to have such a friend, why not use this song to wholeheartedly convey your gratitude and well-wishes on their next birthday?

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My beloved treasuretsuji ayano84rank/position

Ayano Tsuji “Beloved Treasure” Original Animated Movie

Created after Ayano Tsuji became a mother, this song is filled with deep love and gratitude for her baby.

Carried by gentle ukulele tones, the words “Thank you for being born” are repeated, celebrating the joy of accumulating all the “first” experiences with a child.

Released digitally in June 2018, the song was also chosen as the official theme for KTS Kagoshima TV’s “Smile Baby Project.” It’s a perfect track for parents whose child is turning one, and is also recommended for commemorative videos or as background music for birthday parties.