Popular Songs Ranking for Toddlers
We’re bringing you a ranking of popular songs for toddlers!
From hit kids’ shows, anime, and beloved classics, we’ve gathered songs that children of preschool and kindergarten age will love.
These are perfect when you want to find songs that delight toddlers, sing together with your child, or choose music to match children’s videos.
Some tracks even come with official dance routines, making them great for everyday play or for dances at preschool and kindergarten events!
Use this as a handy reference!
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Popular songs ranking for toddlers (21–30)
I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa29rank/position
This is an R&B ballad by Thelma Aoyama feat.
SoulJa that fills you with a warm feeling for someone special.
Released in January 2008, the song topped the Oricon Weekly Chart.
The gentle, enveloping vocals of Thelma Aoyama blended with SoulJa’s soothing rap create a harmony that feels like it’s whispering, “I’ll always be by your side.” There’s even a story that a baby stopped crying upon hearing the soft R&B sound because it was so comforting.
Listening together as a family might give moms and dads a healing moment too.
1, 2, 3After the Rain（soraru × mafumafu）30rank/position
This is a song that was used as the opening theme for the anime Pokémon.
It’s a track by the singer unit After the Rain, released digitally in 2019.
Its bright, energetic sound is uplifting.
The lyrics’ worldview is also wonderful, inspiring you to try all sorts of things! Pokémon is a huge hit with kids.
If you play it during dance time at a nursery school or kindergarten, you can’t go wrong with this choice!
Popular Songs Ranking for Toddlers (31–40)
Shuwa Pika☆Toothbrushinghanakappa31rank/position
The toothbrushing song “Shuwapika☆Hamigaki,” which is used as the ending theme for the preschoolers’ favorite anime Hanakappa.
The lyrics describe the act of brushing teeth and offer words of encouragement and praise to children who are brushing.
In the video, you can see battles against germs, so brushing while watching can make you feel like you’re defeating the germs in your own mouth, too.
If your child likes Hanakappa, why not try brushing together with their favorite characters?
Doraemon: Make My Dreams Come Truemao32rank/position
This masterpiece, filled with lyrics that capture dreams of secret gadgets and mao’s clear, gentle vocals, greatly heightens the anticipation for the days to come in kindergarten life.
Sung by female singer mao, it was her major-label debut single released in July 2007 and was chosen as the opening theme not only for the TV series of the beloved national anime Doraemon but also for its films.
Featuring lively choruses by the Himawari Kids, this track is perfect for everyone to sing together at the entrance ceremony.
When its familiar, universally known melody fills the venue, the faces of nervous children will surely brighten.
Let’s clap along with the parents and warmly welcome the new kindergarteners with smiles.
swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu33rank/position
This song is striking for its heartwarming melody and vocals filled with hope and love.
The beautiful harmonies woven together by YOASOBI and the children’s choir group Midories resonate deeply with listeners.
Released in October 2021, it was used as the theme song for NHK’s children’s SDGs program series “Hirogare! Irotoridori,” and was also broadcast on “Minna no Uta.” Within its electronic sound and grand arrangement lies a wish for the future.
Its upbeat rhythm and refreshing melody make it easy to incorporate into dance and highly recommended for group performances.
It’s a track that truly shines at events where many people can enjoy it together, such as sports festivals and school cultural festivals.
From your momHatsuda Etsuko34rank/position
This song, which gently sings of a mother’s love, is perfect for baby videos.
Released in February 2009 as a debut single, it centers on the bond between mother and child.
It is also included on the album “I Hug You” and has resonated with many listeners.
Featuring a simple melody and straightforward lyrics, it drew attention as a “tearjerker.” The lyrics, born from Etsuko Hatsuda’s real-life experiences, express a mother’s struggles and love.
It’s a recommended track for those who want to share everyday moments with their baby on Instagram.
Its gentle tone highlights a baby’s cuteness and is sure to make for a memorable post.
POISON ~A world where you can’t even say what you want to say~Sorimachi Takashi35rank/position
This rock number by Takashi Sorimachi—who is also active as an actor—pulls you in with a distinctive guitar melody that sticks in your ears after just one listen.
Released in July 1998, the song is well known as the theme for the drama GTO, in which he starred.
Despite the soulful, almost wailing vocals, the high-pitched guitar in the intro somehow captivates babies’ attention, while Sorimachi’s deep, resonant voice is said to bring a profound sense of comfort.
This classic is also included on the album High Life—be sure to give it a listen with your baby.