Western Music Ranking Popular with High School Girls [2026]

MotherMeghan Trainor8rank/position

Meghan Trainor – Mother (Official Music Video)

This is a feel-good song themed around women’s empowerment.

Featuring a catchy, doo-wop-influenced melody and powerful lyrics, it was released in March 2023.

Included on the album “Takin’ It Back,” it went viral on TikTok.

There’s even an amazing story that Meghan Trainor recorded 60 different vocal takes.

It’s perfect for high school girls who want to stay true to themselves.

Sing and dance with your friends, and you’ll feel more positive starting tomorrow.

High School MusicalHigh School Musical Cast9rank/position

HSM3 High School Musical

This song, which the entire cast sang and danced to at the end of the concluding installment of the Disney Channel Original Movie that became a social phenomenon.

Since the film is set in high school, it’s a song that high school girls can easily relate to.

And because it’s a musical film, it’s perfectly suited for singing and dancing.

Heroes (We Could Be)Alessoft. Tove Lo10rank/position

Alesso – Heroes (we could be) ft. Tove Lo

This song is easy to sing because the chorus repeats a lot and the lyrics are straightforward.

It carries the message that with someone by your side, you might even feel like you can become a hero.

There are many things you can do with friends that you can’t do alone.

It’s also recommended to sing it together with your close friends.

Dangerous WomanAriana Grande11rank/position

Ariana Grande – Dangerous Woman (Official Video)

This is a love song by the highly charismatic Ariana Grande, whose sophisticated vocal work and grand sense of scale in the sound are key to her popularity.

She’s an artist who pairs exceptionally well with high school girls, and it’s a fashionable piece you’ll want to choose for karaoke because it’s easy to sing.

EverydayAriana Grande ft. Future12rank/position

Ariana Grande – Everyday (Official Video) ft. Future

Ariana, who has visited Japan many times and is hugely popular especially among Japanese teenagers, teams up with rapper Future on this new track.

The chorus repeats, making it a perfect song for high-spirited jumping and singing—just like energetic high school girls would.

It’s Alright, It’s OKAshley Tisdale13rank/position

Ashley Tisdale – It’s Alright, It’s OK

A song that boldly belts out to an ex, “It’s better without you!” The lyrics are simple and easy to sing, even for people who aren’t good at English, so it’s perfect for blowing off steam after a breakup—like going to karaoke with friends.

GirlfriendAvril Lavigne14rank/position

Avril Lavigne – Girlfriend (Official Video)

Avril Lavigne, a rock-pop star who’s hugely popular in Japan as well, is best known for her song “Girlfriend.” Despite its poppy, upbeat melody, the lyrics are bold and assertive.

I hope girls who may not feel very confident can keep these lyrics in the back of their minds.