diff --git a/.chloggen/add_deploy_replica_metrics.yaml b/.chloggen/add_deploy_replica_metrics.yaml
index da8cb10914..2ddd380a7a 100755
--- a/.chloggen/add_deploy_replica_metrics.yaml
+++ b/.chloggen/add_deploy_replica_metrics.yaml
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ change_type: enhancement
 component: k8s
 
 # A brief description of the change. Surround your text with quotes ("") if it needs to start with a backtick (`).
-note: Add desired and available metrics for k8s deployment, replicaset and replication_controller
+note: Add metrics for k8s deployment, replicaset, replication_controller, statefulset and hpa.
 
 # Mandatory: One or more tracking issues related to the change. You can use the PR number here if no issue exists.
 # The values here must be integers.
diff --git a/docs/system/k8s-metrics.md b/docs/system/k8s-metrics.md
index 92e2c5dbf5..f70e5e4bd3 100644
--- a/docs/system/k8s-metrics.md
+++ b/docs/system/k8s-metrics.md
@@ -34,14 +34,24 @@ and therefore inherit its attributes, like `k8s.pod.name` and `k8s.pod.uid`.
   - [Metric: `k8s.node.network.io`](#metric-k8snodenetworkio)
   - [Metric: `k8s.node.network.errors`](#metric-k8snodenetworkerrors)
 - [Deployment Metrics](#deployment-metrics)
-  - [Metric: `k8s.deployment.desired`](#metric-k8sdeploymentdesired)
-  - [Metric: `k8s.deployment.available`](#metric-k8sdeploymentavailable)
+  - [Metric: `k8s.deployment.desired_pods`](#metric-k8sdeploymentdesired_pods)
+  - [Metric: `k8s.deployment.available_pods`](#metric-k8sdeploymentavailable_pods)
 - [ReplicaSet Metrics](#replicaset-metrics)
-  - [Metric: `k8s.replicaset.desired`](#metric-k8sreplicasetdesired)
-  - [Metric: `k8s.replicaset.available`](#metric-k8sreplicasetavailable)
+  - [Metric: `k8s.replicaset.desired_pods`](#metric-k8sreplicasetdesired_pods)
+  - [Metric: `k8s.replicaset.available_pods`](#metric-k8sreplicasetavailable_pods)
 - [ReplicationController Metrics](#replicationcontroller-metrics)
-  - [Metric: `k8s.replication_controller.desired`](#metric-k8sreplication_controllerdesired)
-  - [Metric: `k8s.replication_controller.available`](#metric-k8sreplication_controlleravailable)
+  - [Metric: `k8s.replication_controller.desired_pods`](#metric-k8sreplication_controllerdesired_pods)
+  - [Metric: `k8s.replication_controller.available_pods`](#metric-k8sreplication_controlleravailable_pods)
+- [StatefulSet Metrics](#statefulset-metrics)
+  - [Metric: `k8s.statefulset.desired_pods`](#metric-k8sstatefulsetdesired_pods)
+  - [Metric: `k8s.statefulset.ready_pods`](#metric-k8sstatefulsetready_pods)
+  - [Metric: `k8s.statefulset.current_pods`](#metric-k8sstatefulsetcurrent_pods)
+  - [Metric: `k8s.statefulset.updated_pods`](#metric-k8sstatefulsetupdated_pods)
+- [HorizontalPodAutoscaler Metrics](#horizontalpodautoscaler-metrics)
+  - [Metric: `k8s.hpa.desired_pods`](#metric-k8shpadesired_pods)
+  - [Metric: `k8s.hpa.current_pods`](#metric-k8shpacurrent_pods)
+  - [Metric: `k8s.hpa.max_pods`](#metric-k8shpamax_pods)
+  - [Metric: `k8s.hpa.min_pods`](#metric-k8shpamin_pods)
 
 <!-- tocstop -->
 
@@ -371,11 +381,11 @@ This metric is [recommended][MetricRecommended].
 
 **Description:** Deployment level metrics captured under the namespace `k8s.deployment`.
 
-### Metric: `k8s.deployment.desired`
+### Metric: `k8s.deployment.desired_pods`
 
 This metric is [recommended][MetricRecommended].
 
-<!-- semconv metric.k8s.deployment.desired -->
+<!-- semconv metric.k8s.deployment.desired_pods -->
 <!-- NOTE: THIS TEXT IS AUTOGENERATED. DO NOT EDIT BY HAND. -->
 <!-- see templates/registry/markdown/snippet.md.j2 -->
 <!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
@@ -384,21 +394,21 @@ This metric is [recommended][MetricRecommended].
 
 | Name     | Instrument Type | Unit (UCUM) | Description    | Stability |
 | -------- | --------------- | ----------- | -------------- | --------- |
-| `k8s.deployment.desired` | Gauge | `{pod}` | Number of desired pods in this deployment [1] | ![Experimental](https://img.shields.io/badge/-experimental-blue) |
+| `k8s.deployment.desired_pods` | Gauge | `{pod}` | Number of desired replica pods in this deployment [1] | ![Experimental](https://img.shields.io/badge/-experimental-blue) |
 
 **[1]:** This metric aligns with the `replicas` field of the
-[K8s Deployment Spec](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#deploymentspec-v1-apps)
+[K8s DeploymentSpec](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#deploymentspec-v1-apps)
 
 <!-- markdownlint-restore -->
 <!-- prettier-ignore-end -->
 <!-- END AUTOGENERATED TEXT -->
 <!-- endsemconv -->
 
-### Metric: `k8s.deployment.available`
+### Metric: `k8s.deployment.available_pods`
 
 This metric is [recommended][MetricRecommended].
 
-<!-- semconv metric.k8s.deployment.available -->
+<!-- semconv metric.k8s.deployment.available_pods -->
 <!-- NOTE: THIS TEXT IS AUTOGENERATED. DO NOT EDIT BY HAND. -->
 <!-- see templates/registry/markdown/snippet.md.j2 -->
 <!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
@@ -407,10 +417,10 @@ This metric is [recommended][MetricRecommended].
 
 | Name     | Instrument Type | Unit (UCUM) | Description    | Stability |
 | -------- | --------------- | ----------- | -------------- | --------- |
-| `k8s.deployment.available` | Gauge | `{pod}` | Total number of available pods (ready for at least minReadySeconds) targeted by this deployment [1] | ![Experimental](https://img.shields.io/badge/-experimental-blue) |
+| `k8s.deployment.available_pods` | Gauge | `{pod}` | Total number of available replica pods (ready for at least minReadySeconds) targeted by this deployment [1] | ![Experimental](https://img.shields.io/badge/-experimental-blue) |
 
 **[1]:** This metric aligns with the `availableReplicas` field of the
-[K8s Deployment Status](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#deploymentstatus-v1-apps)
+[K8s DeploymentStatus](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#deploymentstatus-v1-apps)
 
 <!-- markdownlint-restore -->
 <!-- prettier-ignore-end -->
@@ -421,11 +431,11 @@ This metric is [recommended][MetricRecommended].
 
 **Description:** ReplicaSet level metrics captured under the namespace `k8s.replicaset`.
 
-### Metric: `k8s.replicaset.desired`
+### Metric: `k8s.replicaset.desired_pods`
 
 This metric is [recommended][MetricRecommended].
 
-<!-- semconv metric.k8s.replicaset.desired -->
+<!-- semconv metric.k8s.replicaset.desired_pods -->
 <!-- NOTE: THIS TEXT IS AUTOGENERATED. DO NOT EDIT BY HAND. -->
 <!-- see templates/registry/markdown/snippet.md.j2 -->
 <!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
@@ -434,21 +444,21 @@ This metric is [recommended][MetricRecommended].
 
 | Name     | Instrument Type | Unit (UCUM) | Description    | Stability |
 | -------- | --------------- | ----------- | -------------- | --------- |
-| `k8s.replicaset.desired` | Gauge | `{pod}` | Number of desired pods in this replicaset [1] | ![Experimental](https://img.shields.io/badge/-experimental-blue) |
+| `k8s.replicaset.desired_pods` | Gauge | `{pod}` | Number of desired replica pods in this replicaset [1] | ![Experimental](https://img.shields.io/badge/-experimental-blue) |
 
 **[1]:** This metric aligns with the `replicas` field of the
-[K8s ReplicaSet Spec](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#replicasetspec-v1-apps)
+[K8s ReplicaSetSpec](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#replicasetspec-v1-apps)
 
 <!-- markdownlint-restore -->
 <!-- prettier-ignore-end -->
 <!-- END AUTOGENERATED TEXT -->
 <!-- endsemconv -->
 
-### Metric: `k8s.replicaset.available`
+### Metric: `k8s.replicaset.available_pods`
 
 This metric is [recommended][MetricRecommended].
 
-<!-- semconv metric.k8s.replicaset.available -->
+<!-- semconv metric.k8s.replicaset.available_pods -->
 <!-- NOTE: THIS TEXT IS AUTOGENERATED. DO NOT EDIT BY HAND. -->
 <!-- see templates/registry/markdown/snippet.md.j2 -->
 <!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
@@ -457,10 +467,10 @@ This metric is [recommended][MetricRecommended].
 
 | Name     | Instrument Type | Unit (UCUM) | Description    | Stability |
 | -------- | --------------- | ----------- | -------------- | --------- |
-| `k8s.replicaset.available` | Gauge | `{pod}` | Total number of available pods (ready for at least minReadySeconds) targeted by this replicaset [1] | ![Experimental](https://img.shields.io/badge/-experimental-blue) |
+| `k8s.replicaset.available_pods` | Gauge | `{pod}` | Total number of available replica pods (ready for at least minReadySeconds) targeted by this replicaset [1] | ![Experimental](https://img.shields.io/badge/-experimental-blue) |
 
 **[1]:** This metric aligns with the `availableReplicas` field of the
-[K8s ReplicaSet Status](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#replicasetstatus-v1-apps)
+[K8s ReplicaSetStatus](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#replicasetstatus-v1-apps)
 
 <!-- markdownlint-restore -->
 <!-- prettier-ignore-end -->
@@ -471,11 +481,11 @@ This metric is [recommended][MetricRecommended].
 
 **Description:** ReplicationController level metrics captured under the namespace `k8s.replication_controller`.
 
-### Metric: `k8s.replication_controller.desired`
+### Metric: `k8s.replication_controller.desired_pods`
 
 This metric is [recommended][MetricRecommended].
 
-<!-- semconv metric.k8s.replication_controller.desired -->
+<!-- semconv metric.k8s.replication_controller.desired_pods -->
 <!-- NOTE: THIS TEXT IS AUTOGENERATED. DO NOT EDIT BY HAND. -->
 <!-- see templates/registry/markdown/snippet.md.j2 -->
 <!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
@@ -484,21 +494,71 @@ This metric is [recommended][MetricRecommended].
 
 | Name     | Instrument Type | Unit (UCUM) | Description    | Stability |
 | -------- | --------------- | ----------- | -------------- | --------- |
-| `k8s.replication_controller.desired` | Gauge | `{pod}` | Number of desired pods in this replication controller [1] | ![Experimental](https://img.shields.io/badge/-experimental-blue) |
+| `k8s.replication_controller.desired_pods` | Gauge | `{pod}` | Number of desired replica pods in this replication controller [1] | ![Experimental](https://img.shields.io/badge/-experimental-blue) |
 
 **[1]:** This metric aligns with the `replicas` field of the
-[K8s ReplicationController Spec](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#replicationcontrollerspec-v1-core)
+[K8s ReplicationControllerSpec](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#replicationcontrollerspec-v1-core)
+
+<!-- markdownlint-restore -->
+<!-- prettier-ignore-end -->
+<!-- END AUTOGENERATED TEXT -->
+<!-- endsemconv -->
+
+### Metric: `k8s.replication_controller.available_pods`
+
+This metric is [recommended][MetricRecommended].
+
+<!-- semconv metric.k8s.replication_controller.available_pods -->
+<!-- NOTE: THIS TEXT IS AUTOGENERATED. DO NOT EDIT BY HAND. -->
+<!-- see templates/registry/markdown/snippet.md.j2 -->
+<!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
+<!-- markdownlint-capture -->
+<!-- markdownlint-disable -->
+
+| Name     | Instrument Type | Unit (UCUM) | Description    | Stability |
+| -------- | --------------- | ----------- | -------------- | --------- |
+| `k8s.replication_controller.available_pods` | Gauge | `{pod}` | Total number of available replica pods (ready for at least minReadySeconds) targeted by this replication controller [1] | ![Experimental](https://img.shields.io/badge/-experimental-blue) |
+
+**[1]:** This metric aligns with the `availableReplicas` field of the
+[K8s ReplicationControllerStatus](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#replicationcontrollerstatus-v1-core)
+
+<!-- markdownlint-restore -->
+<!-- prettier-ignore-end -->
+<!-- END AUTOGENERATED TEXT -->
+<!-- endsemconv -->
+
+## StatefulSet Metrics
+
+**Description:** StatefulSet level metrics captured under the namespace `k8s.statefulset`.
+
+### Metric: `k8s.statefulset.desired_pods`
+
+This metric is [recommended][MetricRecommended].
+
+<!-- semconv metric.k8s.statefulset.desired_pods -->
+<!-- NOTE: THIS TEXT IS AUTOGENERATED. DO NOT EDIT BY HAND. -->
+<!-- see templates/registry/markdown/snippet.md.j2 -->
+<!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
+<!-- markdownlint-capture -->
+<!-- markdownlint-disable -->
+
+| Name     | Instrument Type | Unit (UCUM) | Description    | Stability |
+| -------- | --------------- | ----------- | -------------- | --------- |
+| `k8s.statefulset.desired_pods` | Gauge | `{pod}` | Number of desired replica pods in this statefulset [1] | ![Experimental](https://img.shields.io/badge/-experimental-blue) |
+
+**[1]:** This metric aligns with the `replicas` field of the
+[K8s StatefulSetSpec](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#statefulsetspec-v1-apps)
 
 <!-- markdownlint-restore -->
 <!-- prettier-ignore-end -->
 <!-- END AUTOGENERATED TEXT -->
 <!-- endsemconv -->
 
-### Metric: `k8s.replication_controller.available`
+### Metric: `k8s.statefulset.ready_pods`
 
 This metric is [recommended][MetricRecommended].
 
-<!-- semconv metric.k8s.replication_controller.available -->
+<!-- semconv metric.k8s.statefulset.ready_pods-->
 <!-- NOTE: THIS TEXT IS AUTOGENERATED. DO NOT EDIT BY HAND. -->
 <!-- see templates/registry/markdown/snippet.md.j2 -->
 <!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
@@ -507,7 +567,7 @@ This metric is [recommended][MetricRecommended].
 
 | Name     | Instrument Type | Unit (UCUM) | Description    | Stability |
 | -------- | --------------- | ----------- | -------------- | --------- |
-| `k8s.replication_controller.available` | Gauge | `{pod}` | Total number of available pods (ready for at least minReadySeconds) targeted by this replication controller [1] | ![Experimental](https://img.shields.io/badge/-experimental-blue) |
+| `k8s.replication_controller.available_pods` | Gauge | `{pod}` | Total number of available pods (ready for at least minReadySeconds) targeted by this replication controller [1] | ![Experimental](https://img.shields.io/badge/-experimental-blue) |
 
 **[1]:** This metric aligns with the `availableReplicas` field of the
 [K8s ReplicationController Status](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#replicationcontrollerstatus-v1-core)
@@ -517,5 +577,147 @@ This metric is [recommended][MetricRecommended].
 <!-- END AUTOGENERATED TEXT -->
 <!-- endsemconv -->
 
+### Metric: `k8s.statefulset.current_pods`
+
+This metric is [recommended][MetricRecommended].
+
+<!-- semconv metric.k8s.statefulset.current_pods-->
+<!-- NOTE: THIS TEXT IS AUTOGENERATED. DO NOT EDIT BY HAND. -->
+<!-- see templates/registry/markdown/snippet.md.j2 -->
+<!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
+<!-- markdownlint-capture -->
+<!-- markdownlint-disable -->
+
+| Name     | Instrument Type | Unit (UCUM) | Description    | Stability |
+| -------- | --------------- | ----------- | -------------- | --------- |
+| `k8s.replication_controller.available_pods` | Gauge | `{pod}` | Total number of available pods (ready for at least minReadySeconds) targeted by this replication controller [1] | ![Experimental](https://img.shields.io/badge/-experimental-blue) |
+
+**[1]:** This metric aligns with the `availableReplicas` field of the
+[K8s ReplicationController Status](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#replicationcontrollerstatus-v1-core)
+
+<!-- markdownlint-restore -->
+<!-- prettier-ignore-end -->
+<!-- END AUTOGENERATED TEXT -->
+<!-- endsemconv -->
+
+### Metric: `k8s.statefulset.updated_pods`
+
+This metric is [recommended][MetricRecommended].
+
+<!-- semconv metric.k8s.statefulset.updated_pods-->
+<!-- NOTE: THIS TEXT IS AUTOGENERATED. DO NOT EDIT BY HAND. -->
+<!-- see templates/registry/markdown/snippet.md.j2 -->
+<!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
+<!-- markdownlint-capture -->
+<!-- markdownlint-disable -->
+
+| Name     | Instrument Type | Unit (UCUM) | Description    | Stability |
+| -------- | --------------- | ----------- | -------------- | --------- |
+| `k8s.replication_controller.available_pods` | Gauge | `{pod}` | Total number of available pods (ready for at least minReadySeconds) targeted by this replication controller [1] | ![Experimental](https://img.shields.io/badge/-experimental-blue) |
+
+**[1]:** This metric aligns with the `availableReplicas` field of the
+[K8s ReplicationController Status](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#replicationcontrollerstatus-v1-core)
+
+<!-- markdownlint-restore -->
+<!-- prettier-ignore-end -->
+<!-- END AUTOGENERATED TEXT -->
+<!-- endsemconv -->
+
+## HorizontalPodAutoscaler Metrics
+
+**Description:** HorizontalPodAutoscaler level metrics captured under the namespace `k8s.hpa`.
+
+### Metric: `k8s.hpa.desired_pods`
+
+This metric is [recommended][MetricRecommended].
+
+<!-- semconv metric.k8s.hpa.desired_pods-->
+<!-- NOTE: THIS TEXT IS AUTOGENERATED. DO NOT EDIT BY HAND. -->
+<!-- see templates/registry/markdown/snippet.md.j2 -->
+<!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
+<!-- markdownlint-capture -->
+<!-- markdownlint-disable -->
+
+| Name     | Instrument Type | Unit (UCUM) | Description    | Stability |
+| -------- | --------------- | ----------- | -------------- | --------- |
+| `k8s.replication_controller.desired_pods` | Gauge | `{pod}` | Number of desired pods in this replication controller [1] | ![Experimental](https://img.shields.io/badge/-experimental-blue) |
+
+**[1]:** This metric aligns with the `replicas` field of the
+[K8s ReplicationController Spec](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#replicationcontrollerspec-v1-core)
+
+<!-- markdownlint-restore -->
+<!-- prettier-ignore-end -->
+<!-- END AUTOGENERATED TEXT -->
+<!-- endsemconv -->
+
+### Metric: `k8s.hpa.current_pods`
+
+This metric is [recommended][MetricRecommended].
+
+<!-- semconv metric.k8s.hpa.current_pods-->
+<!-- NOTE: THIS TEXT IS AUTOGENERATED. DO NOT EDIT BY HAND. -->
+<!-- see templates/registry/markdown/snippet.md.j2 -->
+<!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
+<!-- markdownlint-capture -->
+<!-- markdownlint-disable -->
+
+| Name     | Instrument Type | Unit (UCUM) | Description    | Stability |
+| -------- | --------------- | ----------- | -------------- | --------- |
+| `k8s.replication_controller.desired_pods` | Gauge | `{pod}` | Number of desired pods in this replication controller [1] | ![Experimental](https://img.shields.io/badge/-experimental-blue) |
+
+**[1]:** This metric aligns with the `replicas` field of the
+[K8s ReplicationController Spec](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#replicationcontrollerspec-v1-core)
+
+<!-- markdownlint-restore -->
+<!-- prettier-ignore-end -->
+<!-- END AUTOGENERATED TEXT -->
+<!-- endsemconv -->
+
+### Metric: `k8s.hpa.max_pods`
+
+This metric is [recommended][MetricRecommended].
+
+<!-- semconv metric.k8s.hpa.max_pods-->
+<!-- NOTE: THIS TEXT IS AUTOGENERATED. DO NOT EDIT BY HAND. -->
+<!-- see templates/registry/markdown/snippet.md.j2 -->
+<!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
+<!-- markdownlint-capture -->
+<!-- markdownlint-disable -->
+
+| Name     | Instrument Type | Unit (UCUM) | Description    | Stability |
+| -------- | --------------- | ----------- | -------------- | --------- |
+| `k8s.replication_controller.desired_pods` | Gauge | `{pod}` | Number of desired pods in this replication controller [1] | ![Experimental](https://img.shields.io/badge/-experimental-blue) |
+
+**[1]:** This metric aligns with the `replicas` field of the
+[K8s ReplicationController Spec](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#replicationcontrollerspec-v1-core)
+
+<!-- markdownlint-restore -->
+<!-- prettier-ignore-end -->
+<!-- END AUTOGENERATED TEXT -->
+<!-- endsemconv -->
+
+### Metric: `k8s.hpa.min_pods`
+
+This metric is [recommended][MetricRecommended].
+
+<!-- semconv metric.k8s.hpa.min_pods-->
+<!-- NOTE: THIS TEXT IS AUTOGENERATED. DO NOT EDIT BY HAND. -->
+<!-- see templates/registry/markdown/snippet.md.j2 -->
+<!-- prettier-ignore-start -->
+<!-- markdownlint-capture -->
+<!-- markdownlint-disable -->
+
+| Name     | Instrument Type | Unit (UCUM) | Description    | Stability |
+| -------- | --------------- | ----------- | -------------- | --------- |
+| `k8s.replication_controller.desired_pods` | Gauge | `{pod}` | Number of desired pods in this replication controller [1] | ![Experimental](https://img.shields.io/badge/-experimental-blue) |
+
+**[1]:** This metric aligns with the `replicas` field of the
+[K8s ReplicationController Spec](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#replicationcontrollerspec-v1-core)
+
+<!-- markdownlint-restore -->
+<!-- prettier-ignore-end -->
+<!-- END AUTOGENERATED TEXT -->
+<!-- endsemconv -->
+
 [DocumentStatus]: https://opentelemetry.io/docs/specs/otel/document-status
 [MetricRecommended]: /docs/general/metric-requirement-level.md#recommended
diff --git a/model/k8s/metrics.yaml b/model/k8s/metrics.yaml
index 94060976f6..eaa4ebd459 100644
--- a/model/k8s/metrics.yaml
+++ b/model/k8s/metrics.yaml
@@ -128,67 +128,151 @@ groups:
       - ref: network.io.direction
 
   # k8s.deployment.* metrics
-  - id: metric.k8s.deployment.desired
+  - id: metric.k8s.deployment.desired_pods
     type: metric
-    metric_name: k8s.deployment.desired
+    metric_name: k8s.deployment.desired_pods
     stability: experimental
-    brief: "Number of desired pods in this deployment"
+    brief: "Number of desired replica pods in this deployment"
     note: |
       This metric aligns with the `replicas` field of the
-      [K8s Deployment Spec](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#deploymentspec-v1-apps)
+      [K8s DeploymentSpec](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#deploymentspec-v1-apps)
     instrument: gauge
     unit: "{pod}"
-  - id: metric.k8s.deployment.available
+  - id: metric.k8s.deployment.available_pods
     type: metric
-    metric_name: k8s.deployment.available
+    metric_name: k8s.deployment.available_pods
     stability: experimental
-    brief: "Total number of available pods (ready for at least minReadySeconds) targeted by this deployment"
+    brief: "Total number of available replica pods (ready for at least minReadySeconds) targeted by this deployment"
     note: |
       This metric aligns with the `availableReplicas` field of the
-      [K8s Deployment Status](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#deploymentstatus-v1-apps)
+      [K8s DeploymentStatus](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#deploymentstatus-v1-apps)
     instrument: gauge
     unit: "{pod}"
 
   # k8s.replicaset.* metrics
-  - id: metric.k8s.replicaset.desired
+  - id: metric.k8s.replicaset.desired_pods
     type: metric
-    metric_name: k8s.replicaset.desired
+    metric_name: k8s.replicaset.desired_pods
     stability: experimental
-    brief: "Number of desired pods in this replicaset"
+    brief: "Number of desired replica pods in this replicaset"
     note: |
       This metric aligns with the `replicas` field of the
-      [K8s ReplicaSet Spec](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#replicasetspec-v1-apps)
+      [K8s ReplicaSetSpec](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#replicasetspec-v1-apps)
     instrument: gauge
     unit: "{pod}"
-  - id: metric.k8s.replicaset.available
+  - id: metric.k8s.replicaset.available_pods
     type: metric
-    metric_name: k8s.replicaset.available
+    metric_name: k8s.replicaset.available_pods
     stability: experimental
-    brief: "Total number of available pods (ready for at least minReadySeconds) targeted by this replicaset"
+    brief: "Total number of available replica pods (ready for at least minReadySeconds) targeted by this replicaset"
     note: |
       This metric aligns with the `availableReplicas` field of the
-      [K8s ReplicaSet Status](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#replicasetstatus-v1-apps)
+      [K8s ReplicaSetStatus](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#replicasetstatus-v1-apps)
     instrument: gauge
     unit: "{pod}"
 
   # k8s.replication_controller.* metrics
-  - id: metric.k8s.replication_controller.desired
+  - id: metric.k8s.replication_controller.desired_pods
     type: metric
-    metric_name: k8s.replication_controller.desired
+    metric_name: k8s.replication_controller.desired_pods
     stability: experimental
-    brief: "Number of desired pods in this replication controller"
+    brief: "Number of desired replica pods in this replication controller"
     note: |
       This metric aligns with the `replicas` field of the
-      [K8s ReplicationController Spec](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#replicationcontrollerspec-v1-core)
+      [K8s ReplicationControllerSpec](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#replicationcontrollerspec-v1-core)
     instrument: gauge
     unit: "{pod}"
-  - id: metric.k8s.replication_controller.available
+  - id: metric.k8s.replication_controller.available_pods
     type: metric
-    metric_name: k8s.replication_controller.available
+    metric_name: k8s.replication_controller.available_pods
     stability: experimental
-    brief: "Total number of available pods (ready for at least minReadySeconds) targeted by this replication controller"
+    brief: "Total number of available replica pods (ready for at least minReadySeconds) targeted by this replication controller"
     note: |
       This metric aligns with the `availableReplicas` field of the
-      [K8s ReplicationController Status](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#replicationcontrollerstatus-v1-core)
+      [K8s ReplicationControllerStatus](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#replicationcontrollerstatus-v1-core)
+    instrument: gauge
+    unit: "{pod}"
+
+  # k8s.statefulset.* metrics
+  - id: metric.k8s.statefulset.desired_pods
+    type: metric
+    metric_name: k8s.statefulset.desired_pods
+    stability: experimental
+    brief: "Number of desired replica pods in this statefulset"
+    note: |
+      This metric aligns with the `replicas` field of the
+      [K8s StatefulSetSpec](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#statefulsetspec-v1-apps)
+    instrument: gauge
+    unit: "{pod}"
+  - id: metric.k8s.statefulset.ready_pods
+    type: metric
+    metric_name: k8s.statefulset.ready_pods
+    stability: experimental
+    brief: "The number of replica pods created for this statefulset with a Ready Condition"
+    note: |
+      This metric aligns with the `readyReplicas` field of the
+      [K8s StatefulSetStatus](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#statefulsetstatus-v1-apps)
+    instrument: gauge
+    unit: "{pod}"
+  - id: metric.k8s.statefulset.current_pods
+    type: metric
+    metric_name: k8s.statefulset.current_pods
+    stability: experimental
+    brief: "The number of replica pods created by the statefulset controller from the statefulset version indicated by currentRevision"
+    note: |
+      This metric aligns with the `currentReplicas` field of the
+      [K8s StatefulSetStatus](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#statefulsetstatus-v1-apps)
+    instrument: gauge
+    unit: "{pod}"
+  - id: metric.k8s.statefulset.updated_pods
+    type: metric
+    metric_name: k8s.statefulset.updated_pods
+    stability: experimental
+    brief: "Number of replica pods created by the statefulset controller from the statefulset version indicated by updateRevision"
+    note: |
+      This metric aligns with the `updatedReplicas` field of the
+      [K8s StatefulSetStatus](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#statefulsetstatus-v1-apps)
+    instrument: gauge
+    unit: "{pod}"
+
+  # k8s.hpa.* metrics
+  - id: metric.k8s.hpa.desired_pods
+    type: metric
+    metric_name: k8s.hpa.desired_pods
+    stability: experimental
+    brief: "Number of replica pods managed by this horizontal pod autoscaler"
+    note: |
+      This metric aligns with the `desiredReplicas` field of the
+      [K8s HorizontalPodAutoscalerStatus](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#horizontalpodautoscalerstatus-v2-autoscaling)
+    instrument: gauge
+    unit: "{pod}"
+  - id: metric.k8s.hpa.current_pods
+    type: metric
+    metric_name: k8s.hpa.current_pods
+    stability: experimental
+    brief: "Number of replica pods managed by this horizontal pod autoscaler"
+    note: |
+      This metric aligns with the `currentReplicas` field of the
+      [K8s HorizontalPodAutoscalerStatus](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#horizontalpodautoscalerstatus-v2-autoscaling)
+    instrument: gauge
+    unit: "{pod}"
+  - id: metric.k8s.hpa.max_pods
+    type: metric
+    metric_name: k8s.hpa.max_pods
+    stability: experimental
+    brief: "The upper limit for the number of replica pods to which the autoscaler can scale up"
+    note: |
+      This metric aligns with the `currentReplicas` field of the
+      [K8s HorizontalPodAutoscalerSpec](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#horizontalpodautoscalerspec-v2-autoscaling)
+    instrument: gauge
+    unit: "{pod}"
+  - id: metric.k8s.hpa.min_pods
+    type: metric
+    metric_name: k8s.hpa.min_pods
+    stability: experimental
+    brief: "The lower limit for the number of replica pods to which the autoscaler can scale down"
+    note: |
+      This metric aligns with the `currentReplicas` field of the
+      [K8s HorizontalPodAutoscalerSpec](https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/generated/kubernetes-api/v1.30/#horizontalpodautoscalerstatus-v2-autoscaling)
     instrument: gauge
     unit: "{pod}"