73 Best 5th Birthday Wishes for Kids

Are you looking for the right way to say what you feel for a certain special someone’s 5th birthday? Sometimes, even the best of us, those with the greatest wordsmithing skills ever, end up staring blankly at the page when we try to get our sentiments down. A fifth birthday matters so much, and you want to know you’re getting it right… but what do you say? How do you go beyond the bland “happy fifth birthday” and capture something meaningful?

Are you trying to find something funny, inspirational, heartfelt, or a particular message for a special family connection? You’ll find everything you need right here in our list. Let’s kickstart our 5th birthday wishes for that extra special little kid.

Funny 5th Birthday Wishes

Five-year-olds love a bit of humor, especially in their birthday messages. Are you hoping to make them laugh with a memorable card? You might like some of our 5th birthday ideas below! Hopefully, you’ll garner a smile, or perhaps even a giggle for your efforts!

1. Who’s smart, strong, clever, funny, and five years old? It’s you! Today is your special day, so happy 5th birthday!
2. Who sets the world on fire? Well, at least the birthday candles… it’s a certain boy who’s clever, smart, and has just turned the big number five.
3. Happy birthday, little one. I’m sending around the cake inspection team to test that your cake is good to eat.
4. It’s time to blow out your candles and make a wish… for more cake and another birthday soon! Have an awesome 5th birthday.
5. When I went to the dictionary to look up number 5, what I found was a picture of you! Happy birthday!
6. Why did the chicken cross the road? To wish you a happy birthday!
7. Knock knock – who’s there? It’s your birthday! It’s your birthday, who? It’s your birthday… woohoo!
8. Look out, I heard there’s a terrifying monster that eats birthday cakes around here. I also heard it’s five years old today!
9. I was going to write you a nice, long birthday message… but I decided to just say “happy birthday” so you can enjoy your cake and presents faster!
10. Today is a special day – now that you’re an amazing five years old, you’re big enough to eat a whole birthday cake in a single bite. Chomp!
11. Who’s cool as a cucumber and wicked as a wizard? We’ll give you a hint – today is his 5th birthday!
12. This birthday card is just a distraction while I steal your yummy cake. Just kidding – happy birthday.
13. I was going to get you a T-rex for your birthday, but then I realized it might try to eat your yummy birthday cake… so I chose a card instead.
14. This card can be swapped for one performance of the Happy Birthday Song! Or, if you don’t like our singing, you can swap it to make us stop.
15. Where did all these presents come from? It looks like it might be a very important person’s birthday…!
16. If you get much taller, we’ll need stilts to see you by your next birthday!
17. I was going to draw candles on your birthday card, but I lost count of how old you are! Wow, I can’t believe you’re five!
18. This card may not be as tasty as the cake, but we hope it will let you know just how loved you are. Have a great big smile and an amazing 5th birthday.
19. If we had to count all the ways we love you… well, we would run out of fingers very quickly.

Inspirational 5th Birthday Wishes

A birthday is a meaningful day for young children, who want to know that we are proud of them and everything they accomplish! Sending an inspirational message can encourage them and make them feel positive about the year ahead, giving their self-esteem a boost. Try one of the messages below!

20. Who’s a fantastic human being and a true child prodigy? It might be somebody we know who is about to have a happy 5th birthday!
21. Happy big number 5! Wow, you’ve grown so much and we are so proud of who you are.
22. Do you know what the best thing in our lives is? It’s you! Have an amazing 5th birthday, our dearest child.
23. My amazing star, Happy 5th birthday – the whole world is at your feet, and I can’t wait to see you fly free. I already have wonderful memories with you, and we have tons more to make.
24. Who’s the brightest star in the sky, a great kid, and a little bundle of joy? We’ve got a feeling that it’s a certain five-year-old we know and love, and we’re sending you amazing birthday wishes today.
25. There’s a whole world waiting for you, and we will always be here, cheering you on. You’re the most wonderful kid we know, and a fantastic human too!
26. Baby boy, when you look up at the planets above, maybe you feel small. But now that you’re five, you can conquer the world. So go and enjoy your birthday party with all your friends!
27. Maybe when you grow up, you’ll be an astronaut… but for now, on your 5th birthday, you’re the ruler of my world.
28. Imagine we’re on a rocket ship together, just us, flying to the moon – that’s how much I love you. Happy 5th birthday, sweet child.
29. One day, when you’re big and grown, you’ll look back on this card and know how much we love you. You bring us so much joy and you’re a star-shaker.
30. Sometimes, this world feels a little scary and confusing… and then I remember that you exist, and I feel happy again. You are the brightest star in the sky, and I love you more than you will ever realize.
31. When we need a champion, you always make us smile. There’s nobody better, brighter, or braver than you, so go and have an awesome birthday party with your friends.
32. You’re a superhero in a game you’re going to win, and today is your birthday, so let’s raise a din. Three cheers for you, you’re five today, and everything that happens will go your way.
33. Congratulations! You’ve spent five years being awesome, and we know you always will be. Happy birthday, loveliest.
34. My entire world revolves around you, and today, I want all your wishes to come true. My cute baby, you’re so dear to me, and I will always love you, whether you’re five or fifty-three.

Heartfelt 5th Birthday Wishes

What about the occasions when you want some 5th birthday wishes that will stay with the recipient forever? In those times when you want to be sure they’ll realize how important they are and how much they mean to you? Those happy birthday messages can be hard to capture, but here are some ideas.

35. Little prince, we love everything about you – you are the most brilliant boy in the world. Have a happy, special, lovely day.
36. Since you came into our lives, everything has become happier and brighter. In every year since, you’ve made things better still. Thank you for five years of joy, you lovely kid.
37. Three million galaxies don’t have enough space for all the love I bear for you. Happy 5th birthday, dearest one.
38. When I was a little kid, I liked to search for buried treasure… but now I’ve found the most precious treasure of all. It’s you.
39. Sometimes, the littlest people in the world are the most important. You are certainly the most important to us.
40. Today might be your special day, but you make every day special for me. Thank you for existing. I love you, and god bless!
41. There are lots of little kids in the world, and lots of little birthdays going on… but none of them mean as much to us as your special day. We hope it’s amazing.
42. Happy birthday, little one! You might be getting big now, but you will always be the little jewel of our hearts… and nothing can ever change that.
43. There are many special kids in the world, but there’s only one you… so we think that makes you the most extra-special of all. Go and have an awesome party, little one.
44. When you walked into my life, all the colors got brighter and the days got better. I am so proud of everything you do, and I love watching you grow.
45. You are cherished beyond measure, my beautiful baby, the most precious thing in the world. I love you more with every single day that goes past.
46. It’s been five whole years since the day we met you, and every second has been amazing! That’s millions of seconds and a million amazing moments. Thank you for all of them.
47. You’ll never know how much joy you bring me, every hour and every day, every time you blink or breathe. You’re barely a kid anymore, but you bring so many blessings to my life, and you’re an amazing person.

5th Birthday Wishes For Son

How do you adequately tell your son how much he means to you? How do you reveal those precious gleams of feeling in your heart? The right happy birthday message might do the trick.

48. Little prince, when we first held you, we knew you would be the most important thing in our lives… but now, five years later, you matter even more than we thought. You have all our love.
49. I have watched you grow from being a little baby into the fantastic human you are. I’ve had many adventures, but my adventure with you is the best.
50. Since the first moment we held you, you’ve been the most precious boy in our hearts. Have an awesome fifth birthday – you deserve it!

5th Birthday Wishes For Daughter

Some children will keep a special card throughout their lives, and your words will continue to speak to them for years to come, so you’ve got to make them count! Here are some ideas:

51. You are everything we could have ever wished for in a daughter. We are so honored to celebrate your fifth birthday with you!
52. We love you so deeply and completely, you will never know! You are the most precious princess in all the world to us.
53. How did I end up so lucky that when you were choosing your parents, you chose me? Every day, you fill me with awe and joy, and make me feel immense happiness, my sweetest girl, my little princess.

5th Birthday Wishes For Grandson

Grandsons and grandparents also have wonderful relationships, and sending a special message to your grandson can let him know how much he means to you! Here are some sweet birthday wishes for that special little boy.

54. Who is the best grandson in the world? We think it might be you… so make a big, special wish as you blow out your birthday candles, and know your grandparents adore you!
55. There aren’t enough stars in the sky to tell you how much I love you, but I hope this card shows you how magical you are. Happy birthday to one especially bright little grandson.
56. Now that you’re five, what can’t you do? You’re big and you’re strong and the world’s opening up for you! Grandsons are the best, and we are so lucky that you’re ours.

5th Birthday Wishes For Granddaughter

What if you want your granddaughter to know how amazing she is? Here are some happy 5th birthday wishes just for her.

57. The world is ever so much brighter when you have a granddaughter who shines like the sun in it – happy birthday, sweetheart. All the good wishes to our dearest little one.
58. We wish you the most magical day in the world, big girl. You are the best granddaughter, so you deserve it!
59. My sweet little princess, you’re the bravest, brightest, most beautiful granddaughter on this planet, and you’ve stolen my heart. Have a fifth birthday to remember, and god bless!
60. Your cute smile lights our lives, and we wish you all the birthday blessings. Thank you for some unforgettable memories and for being such a wonderful granddaughter – enjoy your 5th birthday!

5th Birthday Wishes For Brother

Finding the right “happy birthday” words between brothers can mean the world.

61. Hey bro, it’s your b-day and boy, you’re a big kid now! I hope you have the best 5th birthday you can imagine.
62. If I had to pick from all the brothers out there, I’d pick you. Sometimes, we fight, but would I swap you for anything in the world? No way, so have a great 5th birthday!
63. I hope your 5th birthday is as great as you make every day for me, little brother. I love you, and we’ve had some unforgettable moments together.

5th Birthday Wishes For Sister

And what about a certain special sister?

64. If I had to list three magical things in my life, guess whose name would be at the top? Yours! Thank you for existing, baby girl, and happy birthday!
65. Sis, you’re my superhero, and this is your special day. I’m so glad you’re my sister, and I love you more than you’ll ever know.
66. Sisters were made for adventures, sisters were made for fun… and out of all the sisters in the world, I know I’ve got the best one! Happy birthday, little princess.

5th Birthday Wishes For Nephew

If you need a special message just for your nephew’s big day, you’ll find them right here!

67. You’re my one and only nephew, the coolest kid there is, and today’s your special day. I hope you eat lots of cake, and everything goes your way!
68. Dear nephew, did you know that having a cute nephew like you makes me one of the luckiest people in the world? Happy 5th birthday, and have a wonderful day.
69. Are you the greatest nephew on the planet? You might well be… and hey, you’ve just turned 5, so have a very happy birthday, dude!
70. To an especially wonderful nephew: my best happy 5th birthday wishes to my favorite little kid. You’re the best of them all so have an amazing day.

5th Birthday Wishes For Niece

How about a wonderful message to let your niece know her special day matters to you?

71. Nieces are special, nieces are the best, and I’m so lucky because my niece is better than the rest. You’re a wonderful girl and I love you to the moon – I promise I will visit you super soon!
72. My loveliest niece, you’re so dear to me. I hope your fifth birthday will be the best day of your life so far, and that your life will be filled with beauty and joy.
73. My dear niece, you’re the queen of my heart, and I have loved you always, right from the start. Have the best 5th birthday wishes in the world from me.

Conclusion

We hope our 5th birthday wishes will help you say a true, warm, heartfelt happy 5th birthday to the precious child in your life. Coming up with birthday messages that feel right can be tricky… but the entire family will enjoy your sweet words if you choose them well. You know that special kid out there truly deserves it too! And if you’re wondering about birthday wishes for a 2-year-old boy? Well, some of these may work too!