Popular Birthday Songs: Western Music Artist Rankings [2026]

Lisa It’s Your BirthdayMichael Jackson57rank/position

The Simpsons: Lisa, it’s your Birthday

“Lisa, It’s Your Birthday” is a song used in the American animated TV series The Simpsons during a scene celebrating the character Lisa’s birthday.

And the singer is the legendary Michael Jackson! Since he worked as a voice actor on the show, this dream collaboration came to life.

With its friendly, warm vibe that makes it feel as if your own name is being called, the song is a perfect gift for people of any nationality.

Try swapping “Lisa” for the name of someone special and sing it to them.

BirthdayMigos58rank/position

Migos – Birthday (Official Audio)

Migos is a hip-hop group formed by Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff.

Based in Atlanta, they helped elevate the trap genre to global prominence and are known for their distinctive triplet flow.

Their celebratory song “Birthday” is included on their album “Culture III,” released in June 2021.

The track is marked by a heavy bass and the trio’s skillful back-and-forth.

They color the special day of a birthday with words of success and luxury characteristic of their style.

It’s perfect not for a subdued celebration, but for times when you want to party loudly with friends or hype up the guest of honor in a club-like setting.

Happy Birthday to YouMildred J. Hill, Patty Smith Hill59rank/position

Happy Birthday To You! (Traditional) First Time on YouTube

Behind the creation of the birthday song beloved around the world lies the story of two American sisters, Mildred J.

Hill and Patty Smith Hill.

In 1893, the sisters, who were kindergarten teachers, composed a morning greeting song for children.

Born from pure intentions, its melody eventually transformed into a song celebrating birthdays, passed down across generations and borders.

Recognized by Guinness World Records as the most well-known song in the English-speaking world and translated into 18 languages, it is also famous for Marilyn Monroe’s 1962 birthday performance dedicated to President John F.

Kennedy.

With its simple, warm, three-beat melody filled with heartfelt congratulations, it is the perfect gift to convey your feelings on a loved one’s special day.

We Can’t StopMiley Cyrus60rank/position

Miley Cyrus – We Can’t Stop (Official Video)

Miley Cyrus, the daughter of Billy Ray Cyrus—one of the most popular country musicians—is an artist who rocketed to stardom with Hannah Montana.

Early on she had a cute image, but lately her sexy, even highly provocative behavior has stood out.

Her song “We Can’t Stop” is a work themed around a birthday party—or so it seems.

In fact, it carries a hidden theme of illicit drugs.

Be sure to check it out!

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Sunday (The Day Before My Birthday)Moby61rank/position

Sunday (The Day Before My Birthday)

Let me introduce a song themed around that small sliver of time known as “the day before your birthday.” It’s a track from electronica maestro Moby, included on his 2002 album 18 and released as a single the following year, 2003.

Sampling a female vocalist from ’70s soul, it wraps warm synth pads and a floating rhythm into an alluring downtempo production.

It perfectly captures that sweet yet slightly bittersweet mood of the hours before dawn.

In the music video, an alien character experiences both success and loneliness in Hollywood, unfolding a fable-like story that visually expresses the song’s light and shadow.

It’s the kind of track you’ll want to play softly after the bustle of a birthday party has faded, or on a quiet night before a special day.

Ideal for anyone who wants to set a stylish, grown-up mood for a birthday.

Happy BirthdayMode Selector62rank/position

Modeselektor – Happy Birthday

An experimental instrumental piece by the German duo Modeselektor, pioneers who are opening up new possibilities in electronic music.

Taken from their September 2007 album “Happy Birthday!,” the track is characterized by a dynamic sound that fuses energetic beats with distinctive synthesizer melodies.

Widely talked about for its collaborations with a diverse range of artists—including Thom Yorke of Radiohead and the French hip-hop group TTC—this release not only ignites the dance floor but also perfectly suits party scenes where you want to create a festive atmosphere.

The joy and exhilaration of celebrating a birthday are conveyed all the more universally precisely because the music has no lyrics.

It’s My BirthdayMya63rank/position

Mya – It’s My Birthday

Mya is an American singer-songwriter and actress.

In 2002, together with P!NK, Christina Aguilera, and Lil’ Kim, she won a Grammy Award for “Lady Marmalade.” This song is from the North America–exclusive deluxe edition of her 2011 album K.I.S.S.

(Keep It Sexy & Simple).