Family Song Popular Songs Ranking
Family is our closest bond—we spend every day together, sharing both joyful memories and challenging ones.
We often take moments like birthdays and weddings to express our gratitude.
In those times, adding a song about family can make the occasion truly special.
In this article, we’ll introduce wonderful songs—in ranking format—that help you reaffirm family ties and express your appreciation.
If you’re looking for songs about family, be sure to use this as a reference.
- [Family Song] A gratitude song that lets you feel the importance of family.
- A bright, family-themed song. A recommended track that conveys warmth.
- [Emotional Song] A classic wishing for a child’s growth — a love song dedicated to my child
- Babies and kids will smile! A heartwarming collection of songs for children
- A classic song about brothers. A song I’d like to dedicate to my beloved sibling.
- [Thank-You Song] A song to convey your feelings of “thank you” to someone special
- [Parenting Song] A song dedicated to moms and dads working hard at childcare
- [Couple's Song] Love Songs to Listen to on Good Couple Day and Anniversaries
- [Song of Birth] A moving birth song wrapped in happiness
- Happy Song Rankings [2026]
- [Sisters' Song] A moving classic that lets you rediscover the bond with your beloved sister
- [Thank You] A song for grandpa and grandma: a classic that makes you want to express your gratitude
- [Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul
Family Song Popularity Ranking (71–80)
rainbow-coloredayaka78rank/position
With its warm, comforting melody and powerful vocals, this song gently enfolds a hope-filled moment, as if welcoming the birth of new life.
Released in June 2014 as a single by Ayaka, it was written as the theme song for the NHK drama series Hanako to Anne.
Portraying the story of a life everyone walks, the process of shaping oneself step by step, and hope for the future, the piece—centered on the tender tones of an acoustic guitar—closely resonates with the listener’s heart.
It’s a song that gives a gentle push forward, perfect for moments of new beginnings such as weddings or childbirth, inspiring you to face ahead and walk in your own way.
Bouquet of the ExtraordinaryTakahashi Yuu79rank/position
For an anniversary for two, or even on an ordinary day when you simply want to express gratitude to your partner, why not gift “Hibon no Hanataba” sung by Yu Takahashi? When you’ve been together a long time, repeating the quiet routines of daily life can start to feel like a given—but in truth, that’s a deeply happy thing.
This song helps you notice the specialness in the everyday and speaks on your behalf to thank your partner.
Takahashi’s gentle voice and warm melody will softly melt into their heart.
It’s also lovely to send it along with a bouquet of flowers!
Nobody’s HomeONE OK ROCK80rank/position
Nobody’s Home by ONE OK ROCK, in which vocalist Taka sings about his feelings toward his parents, is included on the 2010 album Niche Syndrome.
The song reflects on days when, despite their constant warmth and watchful care, he failed to notice and pushed them away.
Now that he’s finally able to recognize that warmth, his heart overflows with gratitude.
When we’re young, it can be hard to notice not only our father’s feelings, but our family’s as a whole.
Once you realize it as an adult, be sure to express your gratitude clearly—just like in this song.
Family Songs Popular Track Ranking (81–90)
A flower that bloomed in the desertYU-KI81rank/position
The song I recommend when you want to express feelings you don’t usually put into words to your precious child is “A Flower Bloomed in the Desert,” sung by YUKI.
YUKI is a mother of two and has been active as the vocalist of JUDY AND MARY as well as in her solo career.
This song, which evokes a gentle flow of time, conveys through its lyrics not a clingy kind of love, but a light touch that still communicates a deep, enduring “I will always love you.” By the time you reach the end, you’ll find your deep love for your child overlapping with the song.
Something CertainOda Kazumasa82rank/position
When you’re unsure how to express gratitude to those who raised you or how to talk about your hopes for the future, a gem of a ballad sung by Kazumasa Oda will gently stay by your side.
His clear, transparent voice and the beautiful piano melody speak on behalf of those precious feelings that are hard to put into words.
This piece was released as a single in May 2005 and was written specifically for a Meiji Yasuda Life corporate commercial.
Many people have likely heard that gentle melody drifting from their TV sets.
Universal questions—what am I living for, how will I protect the people I love—resonate deeply.
At the milestone of Coming-of-Age Day, try listening while thinking of the family who has supported you.
It’s sure to fill you with warmth.
birthdayKumaki Anri83rank/position
It’s a heartfelt message song that tells you that the very fact you’re alive is something wonderful.
It’s a signature track by singer-songwriter Anri Kumaki, released in 2008 as her 12th single.
After it was used as background music in a news program segment introducing newborn babies, it began to be widely listened to.
If you listen to it while looking at your own child’s face, you might find tears welling up.
That’s how moving this number is.
CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi84rank/position
This is a renowned song that has continued to resonate with many as an anthem celebrating life’s new beginnings.
Originally released in September 1980 on the album “Kampai,” it vividly depicts a celebratory scene lit by candlelight and carries a warm message of encouragement for a friend taking their first step forward.
Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s powerful vocals deliver hope and courage for the future.
In 1988, it was re-recorded and released as a single, becoming a major hit that reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts.
In the early 1990s, it was also featured in commercials for Kirin Lager Beer, further boosting its recognition.
To this day, it remains a timeless song passed down through the years, often chosen to convey heartfelt feelings to loved ones at important milestones in life, such as weddings and graduation ceremonies.