Nursery Rhyme Popular Song Rankings [2025]

I’ve compiled a ranking of nursery rhymes and children’s songs.

Through songs, children can learn things they didn’t know before, so aren’t nursery rhymes perfect for fostering emotional development as well?

I’d be delighted if you could listen together with your child.

Playlist

Nursery Rhyme Popular Song Rankings [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Amanojaku164		A Vocaloid classic that portrays a contrary, tsundere-like love
2	bouquetback number		A love song depicting the depth of clumsy love
3	PretenderOfficial HIGE DANDism		Depicting the poignant feelings of a man who gives up on love
4	reassessmentMARETU		The appeal of “yami songs”: MARETU’s signature tracks
5	The Howling of the Lost OneNeru		A heartfelt cry of a song portraying the pains of adolescence
6	balladKetsumeishi		A bittersweet love ballad by Ketsumeishi
7	Eine KleineKenshi Yonezu		Kenshi Yonezu’s songs are easy for low-voiced men to sing.
8	Colorless Self-Harmnekobōro		A soulful song that explores the meaning of life, evoking a sense of hope.
9	Karakuri Pierrot40mP		Acoustic guitar cover of the popular Vocaloid song 'Karakuri Pierrot'...
10	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		A moving song about feelings for someone special
11	somedaySaucy Dog		A heart-touching ballad of lost memories and the pain of farewell
12	365 daysMr.Children		A heartwarming love ballad filled with deep affection
13	NonfictionKen Hirai		Ken Hirai’s heartfelt cry that sings of life’s absurdity
14	Lonely Envykoyori		A koyori track featuring Hatsune Miku’s heartrending vocals
15	LokiMikito-P		A moving song that left its mark on Vocaloid history
16	KanadeSukima Switch		Sukima Switch’s poignant signature ballad
17	Hated by LifeIori Kanzaki		A stunning masterpiece that portrays a view of life and death and a struggle with society.
18	LemonKenshi Yonezu		Lemon. Deep feelings for someone important.
19	HAPPYBUMP OF CHICKEN		Cheering song, uplifting lyrics, and an easy-to-sing melody
20	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A heart-stirring song that portrays the hopes and scars of youth
21	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		The bittersweet radiance of youth, memories of summer
22	astronomical observationBUMP OF CHICKEN		A song of shooting stars, portraying memories of youth
23	I became someone else’s girlfriend.wacci		The poignant feelings of a woman who cannot forget a past love
24	HAPPY BIRTHDAYback number		The bittersweetness of unrequited love and the complex feelings around a birthday
25	Villainparticles (te-ni-wo-ha)		Decadent music, songs that question one’s true self
26	Promise of SunflowersMotohiro Hata		Motohiro Hata’s moving ballad, a singing voice that resonates with the heart.
27	Happinessback number		Back Number's 'Shiawase' is a heartrending masterpiece.
28	Bunny GirlAKASAKI		A hit song by AKASAKI popular on TikTok that portrays the emotions of love
29	Until I hold you in my arms.MIMI		A soothing song with gentle tones that heal the heart
30	peace signKenshi Yonezu		The anime theme song “Hero” fires up the heart.
31	It’s fine for now.MIMI		Along with the heartrending piano melody, loneliness and anguish...
32	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		UNISON is popular among anime song-loving people in their 30s.
33	366 daysHY		HY's '366 Days' is a famous song popular across a wide range of generations.
34	The Religion of Solitudesyudou		A lonely song that sings of negative emotions
35	Exploding Brain Girlreruriri		A masterpiece of Vocaloid rock, a classic by Hatsune Miku
36	Cute Girlfriendsyudou		A Vocaloid song where madness and love intertwine: “Cute Girlfriend”
37	a May flyRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS's raw, emotion-baring songs
38	FateOfficial HIGE DANDism		An image of the blue sky spreading overhead comes to mind...
39	CharlesBalloon		Balloon's signature song, moving lyrics
40	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song that embraces dreams and setbacks, cheering you on through life
41	Happy SynthesizerEasy Pop		A sparkling, shimmering pop tune that makes your heart dance
42	All of the YouthFujifabric		A classic coming-of-age song that depicts the end of summer
43	GIFTMr.Children		A masterpiece ballad that conveys deep emotion and gratitude
44	MarigoldAimyon		Aimyong’s popularity: songs that are easy to sing across generations
45	me me sheRADWIMPS		A moving masterpiece that portrays the clumsy feelings of love
46	Meltryo		Hatsune Miku’s youthful love song, a moving classic
47	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s moving masterpiece
48	Maiden AnatomyDECO*27		A sharp pain pierces my heart—sexy and s...
49	migratory bird[Alexandros]		The passion to trust your own path and push forward
50	Ghost RuleDECO*27		A Vocaloid producer who powerfully sings of heartrending emotions…
51	horizonback number		A Song of Hope That Stands by a Disheartened High School Student
52	budKobukuro		A song of gratitude to Kentaro Obuchi’s mother
53	Endless JourneyMr.Children		The Appeal of Mr. Children’s Classic Song “Endless Journey”
54	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		A heart-touching song that supports efforts toward dreams
55	Hide and Seek19’s Sound Factory		A tear-jerking Vocaloid song whose heartrending story resonates in your heart...
56	MiracleGReeeeN		Trajectory of love, a song that vows an eternal bond
57	CorrectRADWIMPS		An anthem that encourages the courage to walk a life without correct answers
58	Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number		Back Number’s classic unrequited-love song
59	whiteoutreGretGirl		A poignant yet catchy breakup song, for Christmas
60	Wherever you areONE OK ROCK		An emotional rock ballad that vows eternal love
61	MetronomeKenshi Yonezu		A heartrending story of two hearts passing each other by
62	We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomaster		An anthem of encouragement for courage and hope to take on challenges
63	Patchwork StaccatoToa		A song that comforts the pain and loneliness of heartbreak…
64	A Seabed Tale of Crinoidsn-buna		n-buna’s famous song that depicts loneliness and hope
65	A Love Like Ephemeral LightJun Sakishima		Jun Sakishima's lyrical love songs
66	collapse; fainting spell (colloquial/slang)Iyowa		“Kyūkurarin” by Iyowa is 20…
67	StoryAI		A moving song composed by AI that depicts the trajectory of a life
68	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		NTT Docomo commercial song, a track with a memorable chorus
69	Senbonzakurakuro usagi P		The famous Nico Nico Douga song “Melancholic”
70	Hello/How are you?Nanou		A poignant yet warm song that lets you pour out your emotions
71	broad daylightKing Gnu		Snow envelops past sins, and a resolve to face forward
72	Happy Endingback number		A classic movie theme song that sings of the pain of parting
73	A Bouquet for YouHikaru Utada		A heartfelt birthday song of gratitude by Hikaru Utada, with warming lyrics.
74	CharismaxSnow Man		With a lively, energetic dance, everyone becomes the star.
75	Night Sky Patrol of TomorrowOrangestar		For those trying Wotagei as a performance at a company or school event...
76	SoranjiMrs. GREEN APPLE		A moving ballad that sings of the sanctity of life and of hope
77	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s cheering song portrays self-acceptance.
78	Spot the differenceMasaki Suda		An inspiring song that finds the meaning of life
79	Goodbye ElegyMasaki Suda		“Sayonara Elegy,” the theme song for the drama Todome (Kiss That Kills)
80	sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI		A moving song that stands by those who chase their dreams
81	March 9Remioromen		The moving graduation song “I’ll Be by Your Side”
82	DramaturgyEVE		A cry from the heart to be freed from the bondage of roles
83	Full-Power BoySukima Switch		Sukima that awakens the passion of youth and a pure heart…
84	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		A Superfly classic that sings of deep love and gratitude
85	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A heartwarming song filled with emotions for the graduation season
86	Alien AlienNayutan Alien		A moving love song that steals your heart for an alien.
87	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI's iconic song that delivers courage
88	Yi-Er Fan ClubMikito-P		A captivating Chinese-style electropop song
89	High HopesPanic! At The Disco		An anthem of encouragement that gives you the courage to chase your dreams.
90	orionKenshi Yonezu		A song that wishes for a connection with someone far away
91	Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK		The passionate rock sound of ONE OK ROCK
92	Sand PlanetBee		Kenshi Yonezu and Hatsune Miku’s 10th-anniversary song reaches a million
93	MapleSpitz		Spitz's poignant, heart-touching ballad
94	Wasted NightsONE OK ROCK		Theme song of the film Kingdom, a masterpiece that gives the courage to live
95	Wake Me UpAvicii		A radiance like fireworks blooming in the summer night sky, Sū...
96	threadMiyuki Nakajima		How to sing the timeless classic 'Ito' loved across generations
97	UnchainedLOVEBITES		LOVEBITES' new song, a masterpiece of freedom and challenge
98	Your Dissection Pure Love Song ~Die~Aimyon		A song that portrays the madness of love born from being too deeply in love
99	ECHOCrusher-P		Crush, known as a star in the Vocaloid scene...
100	together; along with; bothWANIMA		Badminton’s Okuhara: a refreshing feeling with 8×4 cm