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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 Popularity Ranking (1–10)

pupilaiko8rank/position

aiko - “Hitomi” (from Live Blu-ray/DVD ‘My 2 Decades 2’)
pupilaiko

Many people may feel that Aiko’s songs have an unchanging warmth that makes them feel at ease.

Aiko, whose voice and presence have remained adorably the same, sings “Hitomi,” a song about a parent’s love for their child.

As you’d expect from Aiko, who has sung many love songs, it’s filled to the brim with affection.

Listening to it on a child’s birthday or at a milestone in life might bring you to tears.

Of course, it’s also lovely for a child to gift “Hitomi” to their parent.

It’s a song that parents and children can enjoy together from the same point of view.

AlwaysNishino Kana9rank/position

A song distinguished by its warm, gentle melody and lyrics that resonate with the heart.

The words remind us of the gratitude we tend to forget in everyday life, emphasizing the importance of phrases like “I’m sorry,” “Welcome home,” “I love you,” and “Thank you.” Released in November 2012, the track was also featured in a Sony headphones commercial, capturing the hearts of many.

When you want to express appreciation to someone you love or reaffirm your bond with someone important, why not give this song a listen? Wrapped in its tender vocals, you’ll feel a gentle warmth of love spread through your heart.

Motherkariyushi 5810rank/position

A heartwarming song whose title means “mother” in the Okinawan dialect.

Released in July 2006 as Kariyushi 58’s debut single, it was initially available only in Okinawa and later issued nationwide.

At the time of their debut, the band was facing the possibility of being dropped by their label after not achieving the results they’d hoped for, but this work straightforwardly sings of gratitude and regret toward one’s mother.

In December 2006, it won the Newcomer Award at the 39th Japan Cable Music Awards—an exceptional feat for an indie artist.

Set to a comfortable melody that blends warm Okinawan music with reggae and rock, it poignantly portrays the parent–child relationship from childhood to adulthood.

It may well make you think of your mother back home and fill you with nostalgia.

Family Song Popular Hits Ranking (11–20)

MiracleMINMI11rank/position

This is a message song from a baby in the womb to their parents.

It’s included on MOTHER, an album released in 2010 by MINMI, a singer-songwriter from Osaka Prefecture.

While pregnancy brings joy, many couples also feel anxious about morning sickness, childbirth, and childcare, which can lead to more arguments.

This is a song we want those couples to hear.

The lyrics are written entirely from the baby’s perspective, telling the parents, “I’m doing my best to come meet you, so let’s smile together.” If you find yourselves arguing, please try listening to it together.

The Best DayTaylor Swift12rank/position

This country-pop number depicting the warmth of family bonds is included on the 2008 album Fearless.

Taylor Swift wrote the song as an expression of gratitude to her mother, weaving in childhood memories, adventures with her mom, and episodes of overcoming teenage struggles.

Marked by a restrained yet emotionally rich melody, it received high praise from both fans and critics.

A re-recorded version was released in 2021 and won “Best Family Feature” at the CMT Awards.

It is often performed on tour around Mother’s Day, and is a recommended track when you want to feel the love of family or express appreciation to someone special.

miracleUru13rank/position

[Official] Uru “Kiseki” YouTube ver. Theme song for TBS Friday drama “Kounodori”
miracleUru

This song gently sings about the miracle of a new life being born.

With a soft, translucent voice, it conveys the preciousness of life and the joy and gratitude that accompany its arrival.

Beginning with a warm piano melody and gradually expanding into a grand sound, the piece evokes the bond between parent and child and the love of family.

Released in November 2017, it was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Kounodori,” harmonizing beautifully with the human drama set in the world of obstetric medicine.

It is also included on Uru’s first album, “Monochrome,” and has warmed the hearts of many.

This is a song you’ll want to listen to when you wish to feel unconditional love for babies and children, or when you want to reflect on precious moments with family.

To the futureKiroro14rank/position

Kiroro “To the Future” Music Video (Short ver.)
To the futureKiroro

Kiroro’s “Mirai e” is a song perfectly suited to celebrating a new life.

Its gentle tone, which conveys both the hopes for a child soon to be born and the responsibilities of being a parent, gives courage and comfort to all parents striving in child-rearing.

The lyrics, sung toward an unseen future, strengthen the parent–child bond and remind us of the joy of belonging to a happy family.

With soothing vocals and a melody that makes anyone want to hum along, it’s also beloved as a karaoke staple.

As you listen to “Mirai e,” let’s rediscover the joy of nurturing and celebrate a new beginning for the family.