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.

Birthday SongMerofuroto80rank/position

Birthday Song

A song that wraps a once-a-year special day in heartfelt love and gratitude.

Performed by Melo Float, this track carries a warm message wishing for a loved one’s smile and happiness forever.

It conveys connection and gratitude in a straightforward way, warming the hearts of listeners.

Released in January 2024, it follows popular songs like “It Started as a Casual Romance.” It garnered buzz on social media, inspiring over 20,000 video posts in eight months.

With its bright, handclap-infused melody, it’s perfect for surprises for family and friends.

When you want to celebrate someone special with a smile, consider gifting this song.

Embraced by loveSuperfly81rank/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 Kumi82rank/position

Koda Kumi / Birthday Eve

It’s the perfect song for someone working hard to prepare for their partner’s birthday! Sung by Kumi Koda, this track brightly depicts the day-before-birthday hustle of making a homemade cake for a loved one.

It’s packed with the thrilling desire to make them happy, and just listening will put you in a good mood.

Released in December 2005 as the second installment of a 12-week consecutive release limited to 50,000 copies, the single was also featured in an NTT DoCoMo Tokai TV commercial and later included on the classic album “BEST ~second session~.” It’s such a beloved number that fans have surprised her by singing it together at live shows.

Why not give it a listen while thinking of someone special?

Happy BirthdayB’z83rank/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 Ai84rank/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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yuri

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