Being an aunt or uncle is one of the best jobs in a family. A birthday card is an easy way to tell your niece or nephew you are proud of them and always in their corner.
Below are 63 birthday wishes for a niece or nephew, sorted by age and by who is writing, plus funny and religious messages.
Article contents
- How to Write a Birthday Card for a Niece or Nephew
- Short Birthday Wishes for a Niece or Nephew
- Birthday Wishes for a Niece
- Birthday Wishes for a Nephew
- Birthday Wishes From an Aunt
- Birthday Wishes From an Uncle
- Birthday Wishes for a Young Niece or Nephew
- Birthday Wishes for a Teen Niece or Nephew
- Birthday Wishes for an Adult Niece or Nephew
- Funny Birthday Wishes for a Niece or Nephew
- Birthday Wishes for a Niece or Nephew Far Away
- Religious Birthday Wishes for a Niece or Nephew
- How to Sign the Card
- Frequently Asked Questions
How to Write a Birthday Card for a Niece or Nephew
- Start with "Happy birthday" and their name.
- Say one thing you love about them. Kind, funny, brave, a great artist.
- Mention a memory or a plan. "Pizza and a movie when you visit" works well for kids.
- Close with love. "Love, Aunt Kate" or "Your favorite uncle."
Example: "Happy birthday, Lily! I love how you always have a new story to tell me. Pizza and ice cream when you visit next month? Love, Aunt Kate"
Short Birthday Wishes for a Niece or Nephew
- Happy birthday to my favorite niece!
- Happy birthday to my favorite nephew!
- Happy birthday, kiddo. Love you lots.
- Hope your birthday is as awesome as you are.
- Happy birthday! Have the best day.
- Happy birthday from your biggest fan.
- Another year older and even more amazing. Happy birthday.
- Happy birthday! Save me a piece of cake.
Birthday Wishes for a Niece
- Happy birthday to my sweet niece. Being your aunt is one of the best parts of my life.
- Happy birthday to a niece who is smart, kind and a lot of fun.
- Watching you grow up has been such a joy. Happy birthday, sweetheart.
- Happy birthday to my niece. I hope this year is full of adventures.
- To my niece: never stop being exactly who you are. Happy birthday.
- Happy birthday! You light up every family gathering.
- Happy birthday to my niece, my shopping buddy and my favorite person to spoil.
- I am so proud of the young woman you are becoming. Happy birthday.
Birthday Wishes for a Nephew
- Happy birthday to my awesome nephew. You make every visit more fun.
- Happy birthday to a nephew who is growing up way too fast.
- Happy birthday, buddy. I hope your day is full of cake and good times.
- To my nephew: keep being kind, curious and a little bit wild. Happy birthday.
- Happy birthday to my favorite game partner. Rematch soon.
- I am so proud of the young man you are becoming. Happy birthday.
- Happy birthday to the coolest nephew in the family. Don't tell the others.
- Happy birthday! I can't wait to hear what you do this year.
Birthday Wishes From an Aunt
- Happy birthday from your favorite aunt. I will always be in your corner.
- Being your aunt is one of my favorite jobs. Happy birthday.
- Happy birthday! Aunts are for spoiling, so expect a treat next time I see you.
- You will always have a place at my table and a spot on my couch. Happy birthday.
- Happy birthday from Aunt Sarah. I love you more than you know.
Birthday Wishes From an Uncle
- Happy birthday from your favorite uncle. Let's go fishing soon.
- Happy birthday, kid. Your uncle is proud of you.
- Happy birthday! Call me anytime you need advice or a ride.
- Happy birthday from Uncle Mike. Stay out of trouble, mostly.
- Being your uncle is a great job. Happy birthday.
Birthday Wishes for a Young Niece or Nephew
For little kids, keep it short and fun, and read it to them if they are too young to read.
- Happy birthday! You are getting so big.
- Happy 5th birthday! Five is going to be your best year yet.
- Happy birthday to my little superstar.
- Hope your birthday is full of balloons, cake and presents.
- Happy birthday! I love our adventures together.
- Happy birthday to the best hugger I know.
Birthday Wishes for a Teen Niece or Nephew
- Happy birthday! You are one of the coolest people I know, and I mean it.
- Happy 13th! Welcome to the teen years. I am here if you need me.
- Happy 16th birthday! Drive safe and call your aunt.
- Happy birthday. I hope this year brings you good friends and good grades, in that order.
- Happy birthday! I love watching you figure out who you are.
Birthday Wishes for an Adult Niece or Nephew
- Happy birthday to my niece. I love the woman you have become.
- Happy birthday to my nephew. It has been a joy to watch you grow up.
- Happy 21st! I remember when you were small enough to carry.
- Happy birthday. I am proud of you and everything you are building.
- Happy birthday to a niece who has become a real friend.
Funny Birthday Wishes for a Niece or Nephew
- Happy birthday to my favorite niece. Your cousins do not need to see this card.
- Happy birthday! I am the fun relative, so this card comes with extra cake.
- You get your good looks from my side of the family. Happy birthday.
- Happy birthday! Don't grow up too fast. It makes me feel old.
- Happy birthday to my nephew. You still owe me a rematch.
Birthday Wishes for a Niece or Nephew Far Away
- Happy birthday from far away. I wish I could be there to celebrate with you.
- Sending a big birthday hug by mail.
- Happy birthday! Let's video chat this weekend so you can show me your presents.
- Miles away, but you are always in my heart. Happy birthday.
Religious Birthday Wishes for a Niece or Nephew
The verse is from the New International Version (NIV). For more, see our religious birthday greetings.
- Happy birthday. I thank God for you every day.
- May God bless you with a happy and healthy year.
- Praying this year is full of joy, good friends and God's blessings.
- "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." (Numbers 6:24-26) Happy birthday.
How to Sign the Card
"Love," "Love you," "Your favorite aunt," "Your favorite uncle" and "Big hugs" all work. For young kids, add a heart or a small drawing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do you write in a birthday card for a niece or nephew?
Wish them a happy birthday, say one thing you love about them, and add a memory or plan. Two or three sentences is plenty.
Should I put money in a niece or nephew's birthday card?
Many aunts and uncles do. If you include money or a gift card, add a line about what they might use it for.
What should I write for a young child who cannot read yet?
Keep it short and happy so a parent can read it aloud, and add a drawing or stickers.
How do I write a card to an adult niece or nephew?
Talk to them as the adult they are. Say you are proud of them and that you enjoy the relationship you have now.
Need more ideas? See our guide to what to write in a birthday card and birthday wishes for a son or use the Message Finder. Our Space Odyssey Kids Cards and Ladybug Kids Cards suit younger kids, and our Happy Birthday Assorted Cards fit any age. See all birthday cards.
Birthday wishes by who you are writing to: Mom, Dad, your husband, your wife, your sister, your brother, your son, your daughter, a cousin, an aunt or uncle, in-laws, Grandma, Grandpa, grandchildren and a friend.
