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This name - which may be a diminutive of Alma or could otherwise be derived from an old Germanic feminine name that had adal "noble" for a first element - has probably always been rare, even in Victorian times. The one prominent bearer that I could find, was the English aristocrat Almina, Countess of Carnarvon (1876-1969). She was the wife of George Herbert, Earl of Carnarvon (1866-1923), who financially backed the search, discovery and excavation of the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun.

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My question to you is, how does this name strike to you (e.g. elegant or "too heavy")? Would you even find it useable for nowadays, or does e.g. the Victorian connection make the name seem too old-fashioned? Feel free to share any further thoughts or impressions that you have about the name - thank you for your input. :)