Popular birthday songs: Japanese/J-POP artist ranking [2026]
Birthday-themed songs have long been one of the popular music genres.
Even recently, it’s common for popular artists to release birthday songs that become a hot topic.
This time, we’ll introduce a ranking of the most popular birthday songs.
Playlist
| Japanese artists who sing birthday songs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | GIFTMr.Children |  play_arrow | A masterpiece ballad that conveys deep emotion and gratitude |
| 2 | HAPPYBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | The big [something] with whom I went through both fun and tough times together… |
| 3 | Birthday Songayaka |  play_arrow | A special birthday celebrated with Ayaka’s song |
| 4 | The day you were bornSakushi: Nasu Akiko / Sakkyoku: Makirika |  play_arrow | Composer Makirika and photographer Kana Takemoto sa… |
| 5 | Birthday songAAA |  play_arrow | A classic song that conveys gratitude to a loved one through music |
| 6 | HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAYDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | DREAMS COME TRUE’s birthday song is a heartwarming tune. |
| 7 | Happy birthdayKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | A moving song to celebrate a birthday |
| 8 | BirthdayAmuro Namie |  play_arrow | An English song to celebrate Namie Amuro’s birthday |
| 9 | If only you were here so I could hold you.miwa |  play_arrow | Like a letter sent to our beloved child on their first birthday… |
| 10 | pupilaiko |  play_arrow | aiko, a representative J-POP singer |
| 11 | birthdayKumaki Anri |  play_arrow | Numerous tie-in works such as TV dramas and films... |
| 12 | HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number |  play_arrow | The bittersweetness of unrequited love and the complex feelings around a birthday |
| 13 | HAPPY BIRTHDAYFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song of love and gratitude for a birthday |
| 14 | Birthday songSKELT 8 BAMBINO |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that celebrates birth |
| 15 | Happy Birthday to You |  play_arrow | Birthday songs have long been sung around the world. |
| 16 | Happy Birthday to you youYUI |  play_arrow | A captivating hit song by YUI that celebrates a birthday |
| 17 | Happy Birthday To YouOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | An Anthem for Feeling Grown-Up and Embracing Yourself |
| 18 | HAPPY BIRTHDAYMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | MONGOL800's birthday song, a heartwarming track |
| 19 | My Little RoseHirai Dai |  play_arrow | A warm song by Dai Hirai filled with love for his child |
| 20 | Happy BirthdayNishino Kana |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of gratitude for a birthday and the bonds we share |
| 21 | HappinessAI |  play_arrow | An R&B masterpiece portraying hope and happiness, a moving work |
| 22 | From your momHatsuda Etsuko |  play_arrow | From Your Mom was released in 2009 by Lily… |
| 23 | Only the number of starsMayumiinu |  play_arrow | I have worked on numerous commercial jingles to date... |
| 24 | BirthNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | Miyuki Nakajima’s “Tanjou” (“Birth”) is an encouraging song. |
| 25 | Birthday Songyuka |  play_arrow | A song that warmly celebrates a birthday |
| 26 | BIRTHDAYOku Hanako |  play_arrow | Okuni Hanako’s “Birthday” is a song of gratitude to a friend. |
| 27 | BatonKobukuro |  play_arrow | Kobukuro’s “Baton” beautifully portrays the connection of life… |
| 28 | May it be filled with kindnessJUJU |  play_arrow | JUJU’s moving song that depicts the preciousness of life |
| 29 | Song of LifeTakeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | A song of gratitude for life and encounters |
| 30 | CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi |  play_arrow | As a cheering song to celebrate the start of a new chapter in life, many... |
| 31 | White lilies on my birthdayFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Tonbi” theme song sings of family love. |
| 32 | Birthday SongOtsuka Ai |  play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s gentle songs that resonate with the heart |
| 33 | HAPPY BIRTHDAY♪Kasai Shunsuke |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings gratitude for a birthday |
| 34 | Someone’s birthday again todayAozora Mame |  play_arrow | Every day is a birthday, a message of gratitude in song |
| 35 | BirthdayKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Katy Perry’s birthday song is fun. |
| 36 | I walked home across the birthday cake.Chatmonchy |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that colors a birthday |
| 37 | BIRTHDAYkururi |  play_arrow | A Heisei-era Quruli classic celebrating a birthday |
| 38 | Thank youikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A moving song that conveys feelings of gratitude |
| 39 | Only by livingKiroro |  play_arrow | The first birthday celebrating the children’s growth and the family bond… |
| 40 | A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | A heartfelt birthday song of gratitude by Hikaru Utada, with warming lyrics. |
| 41 | Happy Birthdayyamazaru |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that gives thanks for the miracle of being born |
| 42 | MiracleGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A baseball cheering song filled with love and gratitude |
| 43 | Birthday SongOchiai Wataru |  play_arrow | Wataru Ochiai’s heartwarming song of gratitude, for someone special |
| 44 | day by dayYoshida Yamada |  play_arrow | Carefully portraying the special moments found in everyday life… |
| 45 | To youkurisu haato |  play_arrow | When it comes to the perfect song for a first birthday party, it’s gotta be Ku… |
| 46 | Happy happy birthdayMayo Okamoto |  play_arrow | Mayo Okamoto’s “Happy Happy Birthday” is... |
| 47 | Tears SurpriseAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s Heartwarming Birthday Surprise Song |
| 48 | miracleUru |  play_arrow | A moving song celebrating the birth of a newborn |
| 49 | My beloved treasuretsuji ayano |  play_arrow | After Ayano Tsuji became a mother of one child, she created… |
| 50 | Everyone’s Happy BirthdayAshida Mana |  play_arrow | A song that praises the preciousness of life and the bonds between people |
| 51 | Tears on My BirthdayHOUND DOG |  play_arrow | A bittersweet teenage heartbreak, a story of parting at twenty. |
| 52 | A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly |  play_arrow | A perfect song for conveying the feelings put into a bouquet... |
| 53 | A melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shota |  play_arrow | Shota Shimizu’s love song, a melody that resonates with the heart |
| 54 | Happy BirthdayQ;indivi Starring Rin Oikawa |  play_arrow | A sparkling, blessing-filled, happy song |
| 55 | Happy BirthdayNEWS |  play_arrow | A song that conveys birthday love and gratitude |
| 56 | Happy BirthdayB’z |  play_arrow | B’z’s classic songs to hype up a birthday |
| 57 | Birthday SongMerofuroto |  play_arrow | Melo Float's heartwarming song is making waves |
| 58 | Happy Birthday SongMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | The feeling of celebrating my own birthday |
| 59 | Because you were thereCrystal Kay |  play_arrow | A moving song celebrating the birth of a baby |
| 60 | A three-beat birthdaymugi(neko) |  play_arrow | A song themed around Mugi the cat’s birthday |
| 61 | Silver Roaddaakudakkusu |  play_arrow | Evocative of a winter scene with swirling snow, it pierces the heart… |
| 62 | compromiseHoshino Gen |  play_arrow | The song in which Gen Hoshino celebrated the Himura couple with a song |
| 63 | Happy BirthdayEXILE |  play_arrow | Convey your sincere feelings to someone special through a song. |
| 64 | Happy Birthdaysumika |  play_arrow | Depicting the great meaning of small moments |
| 65 | Happy Happy Birthday!!naniwa danshi |  play_arrow | A birthday song brimming with friendship, a song of celebration |
| 66 | Kimi Anniversary ~Thank You for Being Born.~sonā poketto |  play_arrow | Thank you for being born, a warm birthday song |
| 67 | I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu |  play_arrow | Kyu Sakamoto’s classic song “Sukiyaki,” with its upbeat melody |
| 68 | BirthdayYuki Satoru |  play_arrow | A birthday song that stays close to me, resonating in my heart |
| 69 | Happy BirthdayStevie Wonder |  play_arrow | Stevie Wonder’s birthday song |
| 70 | Happy Birthday no matter how old you areyoshida takurou |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song filled with love and gratitude for a birthday |
| 71 | Like the flow of a riverMisora Hibari |  play_arrow | A gem of a masterpiece infused with Hibari Misora’s soul… |
| 72 | A Poem to Giveyuzu |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that expresses feelings through music |
| 73 | PRESENTMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A warm song that sends love to someone special |
| 74 | Happy BirthdaySnow Man |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song to express gratitude for a birthday |
| 75 | Happy birthday to myselfnakanekana |  play_arrow | A supercharged song to boost self-esteem |
| 76 | Happy BirthdayKyōko |  play_arrow | A birthday song that resonates in Kyoko's heart |
| 77 | A Song for YouChe’Nelle |  play_arrow | A moving song that conveys feelings and gratitude to the other person |
| 78 | Thank you for being born.KREVA |  play_arrow | A warm song that sings of gratitude |
| 79 | Birthday SongGoose house |  play_arrow | A song of gratitude and celebration for a loved one’s birthday |
| 80 | Birthdaysadamasashi |  play_arrow | The masterpiece “Birth Day” celebrating Masashi Sada’s birthday |
| 81 | Someone’s birthday again todayKirinji |  play_arrow | A heartwarming birthday song by Kirinji |
| 82 | From here on, OndoŌizumi Itsurō |  play_arrow | The song “Mago” (Grandchild), which he sang with his own grandchild in mind, in 1999… |
| 83 | HAPPY BIRTHDAYYUKA |  play_arrow | The charm and emotion of heartwarming birthday songs |
| 84 | BIRTHDAYAnne-Marie |  play_arrow | A self-affirming pop song that enjoys birthdays |
| 85 | I was born to meet you.EXILE SHOKICHI |  play_arrow | A song of joy and gratitude for being born |
| 86 | HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUNAYEON |  play_arrow | Nayeon’s solo birthday song, with love and gratitude |
| 87 | HAPPY BIRTHDAYOKAMOTO’S |  play_arrow | A mature birthday song by OKAMOTO’S |
| 88 | treasurewacci |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that sings of gratitude to a loved one |
| 89 | Happy birthday songkariyushi 58 |  play_arrow | Blowing out candles on a birthday cake |
| 90 | Happiness ~Since You Were Born~kerakera |  play_arrow | A moving song about the bond between a baby and their parents |
| 91 | BirthdayFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | A birthday song loved by Masahiko Shimura |
| 92 | I’ll surely never forgetOzaki Yutaka |  play_arrow | Yutaka Ozaki’s wistful birthday song |
| 93 | Happy Birthday!!Kawashima Ai |  play_arrow | A birthday song of gratitude and blessings for a friend |
| 94 | A birthday that annoys me because I love you too muchHoshino Yuna |  play_arrow | A heart’s song longing for a birthday message |
| 95 | Happy BirthdayBoA |  play_arrow | A bittersweet song celebrating a birthday after heartbreak |
| 96 | Happy BirthdayKAN |  play_arrow | A classic song that lovingly celebrates a birthday |
| 97 | Happy birthdayPUFFY |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that gives you courage in tough times |
| 98 | BIRTHDAY SONG FOR YOUyosu |  play_arrow | A heartwarming birthday song filled with gratitude and wishes |
| 99 | A Birthday for EveryoneSakushi: Kazumi Kazuki, Hajime Kamishiba/ Sakkyoku: Hajime Kamishiba |  play_arrow | Celebrate birthdays month by month with a birthday song! |
| 100 | birthday (tan-tan-tanjoubi)Sakushi: Yoda Jun’ichi / Sakkyoku: Sakata Tomiharu |  play_arrow | A birthday song celebrating with the child’s name |